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Joint Sustainability Committee adopts series of budget recommendations on sustainability, natural systems and transportation
Summary
The committee voted to approve a package of budget recommendations across sustainable buildings, consumption, natural systems, transportation & land use, and cross‑sector items; votes were unanimous or near‑unanimous and will be forwarded for budget deliberations.
The Joint Sustainability Committee approved a package of budget recommendations covering sustainable buildings, consumption (procurement and waste), natural systems, transportation and land use, and cross‑sector investments including the Austin Climate Conservation Corps. The committee debated language, added amendments on several items and approved the recommendations by roll call counts recorded during the meeting.
Key approved recommendations included: - Sustainable buildings: a proposed sustainability revolving fund (planning/discussion during the meeting referenced a $14 million figure for broader solar investments on general‑fund facilities) and a proposal for staff and training to support energy…
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