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Kingston, Ontario Green Building Policy

Type: Policy
Status: Adopted
Source File: http://www.cityofkingston.ca/
Description:
LEED®: Green Building
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) is a rating system representing a holistic and environmentally responsible approach to building design. It is overseen by the Canada Green Building Council, which certifies a building project on the basis of a variety of green building criteria.
It is now City policy that all large municipal building and retrofit projects undertake an assessment of LEED® as a design goal for Council's consideration before finalization of a project's design. This official adoption of the LEED® approach puts Kingston on the leading-edge of sustainable development and ensures that new City buildings maximize energy efficiency, provide the highest quality of indoor working environment and minimizes any building's burden on the natural environment and long-term operating budgets.
LEED®
Under the certification program, buildings meet prerequisites and earn credits in a number of categories, including:
* Sustainable Sites
* Water Efficiency
* Energy and Atmosphere
* Materials and Resources
* Indoor Environmental Quality
* Innovation & Design Process
Most of the credits are performance-based, which means that they measure the degree of improvement relative to a recognized standard. A project can meet the criteria for one of four LEED® levels — certified, silver, gold, or platinum — based on its total point score.
These new City facilities are designed to achieve at least a LEED® silver rating, and will expect to save at least a 40 per cent savings in energy costs:
* Kingston Police Headquarters
* Ravensview Administration building
* Multiplex Community Centre
* Kingston Regional Sports and Entertainment Centre
Recent experience has demonstrated that for certain buildings, the costs to meet LEED® certification will achieve a payback in energy savings and efficiencies sufficient to offset the incremental capital costs over a reasonable period of time.
The LEED® rating system, initiated by the USBG1994, has now been adopted by more than 30 countries.
Category:Canada
Category:Building Standards
Category:City Governments
Category:Ontario
Category:Policies
Kingston, Ontario Mayor's Task Force On Poverty

Type: Policy
Status: Established on 3/6/07
Source File: http://www.cityofkingston.ca/
Description:
Everyone deserves to be adequately fed and housed. The existence of poverty in Kingston is an issue that concerns our entire community as it affects and reflects the quality of life of all citizens in our city. Poverty is also a complex issue and one that will require a co-ordinated community-based response.
On March 6, 2007, Mayor Harvey Rosen announced the formation of The Mayor's Task Force on Poverty. In making this announcement he stated, "The real possibility of this Task Force — its real opportunity — is to plant the seed of a truly community-wide, community-based social agenda — an integral part of an overall community and economic development framework."
In October 2007, the Task Force issued a report encompassing recommendations and an action plan to harnesses community will and resources for a co-ordinated and community-wide response to poverty to better serve those in need.
The Task Force report was the result of consultation with community groups, service providers and their clients, as well as the public to better understand the shape of poverty in Kingston. An online Poverty Survey, for instance, was one of the consultative tools employed to guide the Task Force in determining its recommendations and its action plan for a co-ordinated community-wide response to poverty.
Another main goal of the Task Force was to outline the role, composition and structure of a permanent Community Roundtable that will continue to guide Kingston in its efforts to reduce — and, ideally, eliminate, poverty in Kingston. After a call for volunteers, the Community Roundtable was formed in the fall of 2007 and scheduled its first meeting for November 1.
Check out the background info tab to read the Mayor's speech in regards to the formation of the task force.
Category:Canada
Category:City Governments
Category:Economics
Category:Ontario
Category:Policies
Kiribati

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kiribati
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Kiribati
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INDC
Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs) -- 2015 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intended_Nationally_Determined_Contributions
 Kiribati's INDC plan - http://www4.unfccc.int/submissions/INDC/Published%20Documents/Kiribati/1/INDC_KIRIBATI.pdf
http://www.mapsopensource.com/kiribati?url=kiribati
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d9/Kiribati_on_the_globe_%28Polynesia_centered%29.svg/800px-Kiribati_on_the_globe_%28Polynesia_centered%29.svg.png
Category:Kiribati
Category:Oceania
Category:Location
Category:Countries
Category:Agricultural Economics
Category:Ecological Economics
Category:Economic Development
Category:Human Rights
Category:INDC
Kirkland, WA Green Building Program

Type: Program
Status: Ongoing
Source File: http://www.ci.kirkland.wa.us/Community/Kirkland_Green/Green_Building.htm
Description:
Kirkland’s Green Building pilot program offers a priority permit processing incentive designed to encourage sustainable building in the construction of new single family residential development. Additionally, the program offers educational resources, such as this website, and hosts seminars on green building topics to help educate builders and the public about the benefits of sustainable building.
To be eligible for the permit processing incentive, development/construction plans must achieve:
* a level of 4 or 5 stars under the Built Green program, or a Silver or better rating through the LEED for Homes Program.
Additionally, the applicant must:
:Complete a "New Single Family Residential" building permit application Complete and sign a City of Kirkland Green Building expedited review form
:Register the development with either Built Green or LEED
:Obtain a contract with a 3rd party verifier
:Open the Getting Started link to view the Green Building verifier lists.
Please contact the Green Building Team if you have any questions or comments. We look forward to hearing from you as we look towards the future and expand the program’s services.
What is Green Building?
“Green Building” is a term associated with sustainable building and development and implies that certain design and construction techniques will reduce the environmental impact of the building. Green buildings are designed to:
* Protect environmentally sensitive lands and plant species
* Minimize the size of the building footprint
* Incorporate energy efficiency in the design and construction
* Use environmentally-friendly building materials that will create a healthy indoor and outdoor environment
* Provide for efficient water use
* Reduce the generation of solid waste
Why Build Green?
Buildings have a tremendous impact on environmental quality, resource use, and human health and productivity. In the United States, buildings account for 36% of the total energy use (65% of electricity consumption; 30% of the greenhouse gas emissions; 30% of raw materials use; 30% of waste output (136 million tons annually); and, 12% of potable water consumption (U.S. Green Building Council).
The City of Kirkland places a high priority on protecting the natural environment through its Natural Resource Management (NRM) Plan. The Green Building program stems from this plan. For more information on green building visit our Green Links and Library under the Green Building Development heading.
Category:Building Standards
Category:City Governments
Category:Programs
Category:Washington
Kitsap County, WA Declaring Youth Mentoring Month

Type: Resolution
Status: Introduced on 12/17/07
Source File: Click here
Text:
WHEREAS, young people need caring, supportive and consistent adult role models in
their lives to encourage their positive development, and
WHEREAS, mentoring is a proven strategy to improve school attendance and academic
performance and to reduce violence and substance abuse among young people, and
WHEREAS, Kitsap County has a number of quality mentoring programs that are in
need of more mentors to provide friendship and guidance for children and youth, and
WHEREAS, January 2008 has been designated National Mentoring Month with the
strong support of President George W. Bush, the US Congress and endorsed by
Governor Christine Gregoire and Lieutenant Governor Brad Owen of Washington State,
and
WHEREAS, we, the Kitsap County Board of Commissioners, State of Washington,
recognize the value of our youth and the tremendous benefits that mentoring provides
NOW, THEREFORE, we hereby endorse and support January 2008 as Kitsap County
Youth Mentoring Month and encourage citizen support and involvement in mentoring.
Category:County Governments
Category:Resolutions
Category:Washington
Category:Youth
Kuwait

* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kuwait
* https://www.google.com/maps/place/Kuwait
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: Kuwait and the U.S. Dept of State -- http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/35876.htm
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: Kuwait - http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/kuwait
: Kuwait - http://www.theguardian.com/world/Kuwait
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* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nationally_determined_contribution
* https://www.un.org/en/climatechange/all-about-ndcs
* https://unfccc.int/process-and-meetings/the-paris-agreement/nationally-determined-contributions-ndcs/nationally-determined-contributions-ndcs
Kuwait First NDC (2018 - Arabic, Archived)
Kuwait First NDC (2021 - Arabic, Updated Submission)
Kuwait First NDC (2018 - English, Archived)
Kuwait First NDC (2021 - English, Updated Submission)
INDC
Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs) -- 2015 
* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intended_Nationally_Determined_Contributions
 Kuwait's INDC plan - http://www4.unfccc.int/submissions/INDC/Published%20Documents/Kuwait/1/INDC_Kuwait_Nov2015.pdf
* http://www.mapsopensource.com/kuwait?url=kuwait
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Category:Kuwait
Category:Middle East
Category:Western Asia
Category:Location
Category:Countries
Category:Agricultural Economics
Category:Ecological Economics
Category:Economic Development
Category:Human Rights
Category:INDC
Kyrgyzstan

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kyrgyzstan
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Kyrgyzstan
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INDC
Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs) -- 2015 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intended_Nationally_Determined_Contributions
 Kyrgyzstan's INDC plan - PDF- PDF-2
- PDF-3
http://www.mapsopensource.com/Kyrgyzstan?url=Kyrgyzstan
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/7c/Kyrgyzstan_%28orthographic_projection%29.svg/553px-Kyrgyzstan_%28orthographic_projection%29.svg.png
Category:Kyrgyzstan
Category:Eurasia
Category:Location
Category:Countries
Category:Agricultural Economics
Category:Ecological Economics
Category:Economic Development
Category:Human Rights
Category:INDC
Labeling of Genetically Engineered Foods Resolution

Type: Resolution
Source File: http://www.thecampaign.org/resolutions.php
Sample Text:
Resolution for Labeling Genetically Engineered Foods
Whereas, genetically engineered foods are not required to be safety tested by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration before being permitted to be sold for human consumption;
Whereas, polls consistently indicate that over 80% of Americans want genetically engineered foods to be labeled;
Whereas, citizens in the European Union nations, plus Japan, China, Australia, New Zealand and many other countries require labeling of genetically engineered foods;
Whereas, scientists throughout the world are warning of potential allergic reactions from the consumption of novel proteins in foods modified by genetic engineering;
Whereas, genetically engineered foods contain antibiotic-resistant marker genes which could cause antibiotic resistance in humans;
Whereas, genetically engineered foods may contain built-in pesticides lethal enough to kill insects eating the same crops being consumed by humans;
Whereas, herbicide resistant genetically engineered crops may be cross-breeding with weeds creating superweeds;
Whereas, organically grown crops are being contaminated by the cross-pollination from genetically engineered crops;
Whereas, toxins released from the roots of genetically engineered crops may be harmful to soil bacteria;
Whereas, the pollen from genetically engineered crops may be lethal to some beneficial insects;
Whereas, too little research has been done to allow American citizens to serve as human guinea pigs in a massive unprecedented feeding study without their knowledge;
Therefore, it is Resolved, the [enter your city or county council name here] urges the United States Congress to pass legislation that will require genetically engineered foods to be labeled in the United States.
We further encourage legislation that will require safety testing of genetically engineered crops to make sure human health and the environment are protected for future generations.
Copies of this resolution in support of labeling and safety testing of genetically engineered foods will be sent to our Governor, our members of the United States Congress, and to the President of the United States.
Category:Food-Related Policies
Category:Genetic Engineering
Category:Model Legislation
Labor Issues-US

:: A History of Organizing, a History of Accomplishments
Category:City-County Governments
Category:City Governments
Category:County Governments
Category:Civil Rights
Category:Eco-nomics
Category:Economic Development
Category:Health
Category:Green Politics
Category:Human Rights
Category:Labor Issues
Category:Living Wage
Category:New Economy
Category:Policies‏‎
Category:United States
Category:Workers Rights
Lake Mills, WI Authorizing Operation of Neighborhood Electric Vehicles

Type: Ordinance
Status: Adopted on 2/19/08
Source File: Received via email
Text:
ORDINANCE 1026B
AUTHORIZING OPERATION OF NEIGHBORHOOD ELECTRIC VEHICLES
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE MILLS, JEFFERSON COUNTY, WISCONSIN, DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Section 6-1-6 or the Lake Mills Municipal Code is created as follows:
6-1-6: NEIGHBORHOOD ELECTRIC VEHICLES PERMITTED:
A. “Neighborhood Electric Vehicle” (NEV) means a motor vehicle that is propelled by electric power and that conforms to the definition and requirements for low-speed vehicles as adopted in the federal motor vehicle safety standards for low-speed vehicles under 49 CFR 571.3(b) and 571.500. Neighborhood electric vehicle does not include a golf cart.
B. An NEV shall be operated by licensed drivers only and in accordance with this Title, which incorporates the state traffic laws under section 6-1-1.
C. Subject to paragraph D, NEV’s may be operated only within the highway jurisdiction of the City and only on a roadway for which the speed limit is 35 miles per hour or less.
D. On connecting STH 89, NEV’s may be operated only from points north of its intersection with CTH A and only from points south of its intersection with Pine Street. All operation of NEV’s on STH 89 that lie outside these jurisdictional limits at CTH A and Pine Street is prohibited.
E. Any person who shall violate any provision of this section may be subject to the penalty provisions of sec. 6-1-3.
Section 2. This ordinance was sponsored by Council Representative Joe Van Tassel.
Section 3. All ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent with or contravening the
provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section 4. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and
publication as provided by law.
Category:City Governments
Category:Electric-Powered Transportation
Category:Ordinances
Category:Wisconsin
Lakewood, WA In Support of an Off-Leash Dog Park

Type: Resolution
Status: Adopted on 5/19/08
Vote: Unanimous
Source File: http://councilmtg.cityoflakewood.us/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1753&Itemid=41
Text:
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-16
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Lakewood, Washington, expressing support for the creation of on an off-leash dog park within the City of University Place.
WHEREAS, the only off leash park for dogs in Pierce County is at Fort Steilacoom Park in the City of Lakewood; and
WHEREAS, the off leash dog area within Fort Steilacoom Park is so popular that it draws from throughout the South Puget Sound region suggesting the need for an additional off leash dog park in Pierce County; and
WHEREAS, the neighboring City of University Place is planning such an off leash dog park in the future; and
WHEREAS, SUNDogs (Safe, Unleashed and Natural), a volunteer group, is willing to pursue development of the off leash park but needs support in order to move development forward this year; and
WHEREAS, during the planning and creation of its off-leash park, the City of Lakewood enjoyed the support and cooperation of the City of University Place as this neighboring City recognized that value of such a facility to its citizens; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lakewood benefits from an additional dog park in Pierce County by reducing the impact on the Fort Steilacoom Park off leash area and providing a nearby park Lakewood citizens could enjoy,
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD, WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES, as follows:
Section 1. That the City Council expresses its support for the Pierce County Executive and Pierce County Council to work together with the SUNDogs group to create an off leash dog park on the Chambers Creek Properties site this year.
Section 2. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect upon passage and signatures hereon.
Category:Animals
Category:City Governments
Category:Resolutions
Category:Washington
Lancaster, PA In Support of the "Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2007"

Type: Resolution
Status: Adopted on 12/3/07
Vote: Unanimous
Source File: http://www.ci.lancaster.oh.us/council/Legislation/2007/Permanent/Resolutions/PR%20165-07.pdf
Text:
Category:City Governments
Category:Foreclosures
Category:Pennsylvania
Category:Resolutions
Lane County, OR Nuclear Free Zone

Type: County Code
Status: Updated on 7/23/02
Source File: http://www.lanecounty.org/LaneCode/documents/CodeChapterx17.pdf
Text:
Lane Code
CHAPTER 17
17.100 Title.
This chapter shall be known as the Lane County Nuclear Free Zone.
17.105 Purpose and Findings.
The purpose of this chapter is to establish Lane County as a Nuclear Free Zone in which work on nuclear weapons is prohibited. The people of Lane County find that the presence of nuclear weapons facilities within Lane County is in direct conflict with the maintenance of the County's public health, safety, morals, economic well-being and general welfare.
17.110 Definitions.
For the purpose of this chapter, the following words and phrases shall mean:
* Component. Any device that is specially manufactured to be installed in a nuclear weapon.
* Direct Activities of the Federal Government. Actions of the federal government or any agency thereof, but excluding actions of independent contractors.
* Nuclear Weapon. Any bomb or warhead, the purpose of which is used as a weapon, weapon prototype or weapon test device, the intended detonation of which results from the energy released by fission or fusion reactions involving atomic nuclei.
* Person. A natural person, corporation, institution or other entity but does not include a government or any political subdivision or agency thereof.
17.115 Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons Work.
(1) No person shall knowingly design, develop, manufacture, produce, test, maintain or store nuclear weapons or their components within the County.
(2) Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit:
(a) Basic research
(b) Direct activities of the federal government.
17.125 Enforcement.
Violation of this chapter shall be punishable by a fine of a minimum of $50 to a maximum $750. Each day of the violation shall be considered a separate violation.
Category:Code
Category:County Governments
Category:Nuclear Free
Category:Oregon
Laramie, WY Bias Crime Reporting

Type: Municipal Code
Status: Adopted in 2000
Source File: http://municipalcodes.lexisnexis.com/codes/laramie/_DATA/TITLE09/Chapter_9_08_OFFENSES_AGAINST_.html#2
Text:
9.08.020 Bias crime reporting.
The city manager or his designee shall:
A. Establish guidelines for the collection of bias crime data, including the criteria which must be present to find evidence of prejudice;
B. Provide training for police officers and other personnel for identifying bias crimes;
C. Require the chief of police or his designee to acquire data on the incidence of bias crimes in the city; and
D. Provide a statistical summary of data annually, for inclusion in the city council’s minutes, concerning the incidence of bias crime in the city, and make available a summary of actions taken under this section.
(Ord. 1312 § 1, 2000)
Category:City Governments
Category:Code
Category:Human Rights
Category:Wyoming
Las Cruces, NM Resolution on Bicycle Parking Design Standards

Type: Resolution
Status: Adopted on 9/14/05
Source File: http://tinyurl.com/38mkqq
Text:
LAS CRUCES METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION RESOLUTION NO. 05-014
A RESOLUTION ENCOURAGING THE CITY OF LAS CRUCES, TOWN OF MESILLA, AND DOÑA ANA COUNTY TO ADOPT BICYCLE PARKING DESIGN STANDARDS AND ORDINANCES AS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THEIR RESPECTIVE ZONING CODES.
The Las Cruces Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Policy Committee is informed that:
WHEREAS, commuting by bicycle is an increasingly popular form of transportation; and
WHEREAS, safe and convenient bicycle parking facilities should be made available at destinations throughout the MPO area; and
WHEREAS, both the 2000 and 2005 Transportation Plans direct staff to develop and present options for bicycle parking facilities; and
WHEREAS, at the meeting held on June 21, 2005, the Bicycle Facilities Advisory Committee recommended proposed Bicycle Parking Design Standards; and
WHEREAS, at the meeting held on August 16, 2005, the Bicycle Facilities Advisory Committee recommended a proposed Bicycle Parking Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the Policy Committee has determined that it is in the best interest of the MPO for this Resolution to be APPROVED.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Policy Committee of the Las Cruces Metropolitan Planning Organization:
(I) THAT the Las Cruces MPO Policy Committee supports the inclusion of Bicycle Parking Design Standards and Ordinances into local Zoning Codes and encourages the City of Las Cruces, Town of Mesilla, and Doña Ana County to undertake this important effort.
(II) THAT MPO staff is directed to take appropriate and legal actions to implement this Resolution.
Category:City Governments
Category:Foot-Powered Transportation
Category:New Mexico
Category:Resolutions