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November 2010 City of Middleton Sustainable City Plan PREPARED BY MSA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, INC. SEVENTH GENERATION ENERGY SYSTEMS, AND GDS ASSOCIATES THIS REPORT IS FORMATTED FOR DOUBLE SIDED PRINTING ---PAGE BREAK--- TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1 2. WHAT IS A SUSTAINABILITY SYSTEM? 3 3. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROCESS 5 4. SUSTAINABILITY FRAMEWORK 13 5. METHODS 31 THIS REPORT IS FORMATTED FOR DOUBLE SIDED PRINTING ---PAGE BREAK--- (this page is intentionally blank) ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK--- Sustainable City Plan, City of Middleton, Wisconsin 1 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The City of Middleton is a thriving City of approximately 17,000 residents. In recent years, the City has earned many accolades including being named the “Best Place to Live” in America in August 2007 by Money Magazine. Upon receiving this award and others, the City realized that it must continue to innovate in order to become a truly resilient, sustainable City. To this end, the City has undertaken numerous sustainable initiatives including the formation of a Sustainability Committee, receiving a grant to replace streetlights with LED lights, updating the Bike and Pedestrian Plan, creating a community garden space, and many others too numerous to list. While the City embraced these actions, it has also become apparent that the City had no mechanism in place to measure the cumulative success of these initiatives. To that end, in 2009 and 2010, the Middleton Green Team Committee created a Middleton Sustainable City Plan: a systems approach to making the City efficient, sustainable, and resilient. This document explains the Sustainable City Plan, as well as the intensive public process through which the system was developed. The Sustainable City Plan addresses seven separate, yet interconnected aspects of life within the City of Middleton: Energy, Transportation, Land Use, Water, Waste, Economy/Food/Fair Trade, and Public Outreach and Education. For each of these seven categories, the City created a vision statement; identified indicators by which performance can be measured; selected desired performance trends; and prioritized a list of possible actions to accomplish these objectives. The Sustainable City Plan is a living document – a system – and continual improvement and annual updates are an integral part of the system. This living Plan is designed to help the City adapt and improve performance each year through incremental changes that will cumulatively result in increased efficiency, cost‐savings, environmental benefits, and long‐term resilience. Each year the City will evaluate performance, adjust the desired targets if appropriate, and revise the action plan. The public process through which this Sustainable City Plan was developed included: The creation of a City Green Team consisting of key City personnel and members of the Sustainability Committee Numerous public working meetings with the City Green Team, May 2009 through July 2010 A Public Visioning Session, July 8, 2009 A Community Survey, late July through September 2009 Progress reports to the City Council, periodically A Public Draft Review Meeting, May 12, 2010 Adoption by City Council on November 16, 2010 Through this intensive public process, the City has made strides toward integrating sustainability and resiliency into all facets of the City, ensuring that the City will not only be able to gauge the success and merits of initiatives, but also that the City will continue to be a desirable place to live. ---PAGE BREAK--- Sustainable City Plan, City of Middleton, Wisconsin (this page intentionally blank) ---PAGE BREAK--- Sustainable City Plan, City of Middleton, Wisconsin 3 2. WHAT IS THE SUSTAINABLE CITY PLAN? This document does not map out a specific path to a sustainable Middleton. This document describes the process by which the City of Middleton will pursue sustainability year by year, and it includes commitments to actions for the next 1‐3 years. This system includes six essential components: Vision statements These describe, in qualitative terms, what a sustainable Middleton looks like and how it functions Baseline sustainability indicators (performance, calculated in 20091) These are specific metrics, aligned with the vision statements, by which the City can quantify performance and progress toward the Vision Performance Targets (the City’s improvement goals) These are specific, measurable goals to which the City aspires Actions These are specific projects, programs, and initiatives to help the City achieve its Targets and Vision Annual Renewal Commitment This is the commitment to measure performance toward the Targets each year, and to recommit to a set of actions each year Adoption The Middleton City Council adoption formalizes the Sustainable City Plan by Resolution. Together, the above six components constitute the Middleton Sustainable City System. 1 Most of the 2009 baseline indicators use data for 2008, unless otherwise noted. ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK--- Sustainable City Plan, City of Middleton, Wisconsin 5 3. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROCESS Because the Sustainable City Plan is a living document that is constantly evolving and growing to meet the needs of the City, an essential component to the System is an active public process. Opportunities for public participation included a series of Green Team working meetings, a public kickoff visioning event, an internet survey, the public presentation of the System, and finally, adoption of the System by the City Council. Green Team Committee Meetings The City formed a Green Team to coordinate the development of the Sustainable City System. The Green Team consisted of members of the Middleton Sustainability Committee and City staff including members of the Planning, Water Resources, Building Inspection, Police, and Library Departments. The Green Team met on a basis to develop the Sustainability System, beginning in June 2009. As the process progressed, the Green Team also formed a Work Team that met periodically to keep the process moving forward. The Green Team kept the Sustainability Committee, the Plan Commission, and the City Council informed on progress throughout the process. Public Kickoff Meeting On July 8, 2009 the Sustainability Committee hosted a public visioning session to help kick off the project. The meeting’s activities were organized around the seven categories or systems upon which this project focuses: Energy, Transportation, Land Use, Economy/Food/Fair Trade, Water Resources, Solid Waste Generation and Management, and Public Outreach and Education. During the meeting, participants moved from table to table, and examined their personal views of a sustainable future for Middleton. The visioning session was attended by more than 50 community members. This exercise resulted in two sets of ideas offered by participants: vision statements and actions. The visions generated at this public meeting were and refined by the Green Team into the following Vision Statements: Solid Waste The residents, businesses, and government of Middleton utilize the most efficient and effective methods available to reduce, reuse, compost, and recycle waste. City government uses incentives and policies to limit unnecessary waste and to promote the profitable reuse of materials. Middleton is a leader in the application of technologies and practices that keep physical resources cycling within the local economy. Water Middleton has an abundance of clean water, including surface water and groundwater resources. All public and private users limit their use of groundwater while also seeking to maximize infiltration of stormwater so that there is equilibrium between water used and water returned to the ground. The City is vigilant in its efforts to keep harmful substances out of all water resources, to protect its aquatic ecosystems, and to ensure ---PAGE BREAK--- Sustainable City Plan, City of Middleton, Wisconsin 6 that development is not vulnerable to flooding. Transportation Middleton has an extensive multi‐modal transportation network that is accommodating to the needs of all people, regardless of age, ability or income. City transportation infrastructure is integrated with a regional system that combines timely, cost‐effective public transportation options with a safe and ubiquitous network of routes for walking and bicycling. Energy The City of Middleton is a leader in energy efficiency and renewable energy generation and use. Public and private energy users are using innovative technologies to make Middleton a “net zero” City that produces all of its energy needs from renewable sources within the City limits. Land Use Land uses in the City of Middleton are smartly integrated and development is designed for flexibility and longevity. The City directs development to infill sites near existing mixed‐use centers and corridors, thereby preserving surrounding agricultural land and open space around the City. The City also preserves land strategically within the City to enable recreation and small‐scale community agriculture and to preserve bio‐ diversity. Economy/Food/Fair Trade Middleton has a balanced, diversified economy which meets the needs of Middleton residents locally. There are unique nodes of retail, service, and office uses throughout the City such that all residents can satisfy at least a portion of their daily needs within walking distance of their homes. The City has a stable employment base which provides attractive, appealing, living‐wage jobs to local residents. The skills and contributions of all citizens are valued and appreciated. Middleton residents understand how and where the goods they buy are produced and are empowered to make informed purchasing decisions. Middleton is a leader in the production and consumption of healthy food grown within the community and the region. Public Outreach and Education The City of Middleton promotes an environment of creative, innovative learning. It is a City where people of different ages, cultures, and languages respect and learn from each other. Local schools collaborate with the City to help make sustainability a part of every citizen’s life in Middleton. Together, as a community, the City focuses on finding the solution to any problem. ---PAGE BREAK--- Sustainable City Plan, City of Middleton, Wisconsin 7 Survey Results In the fall of 2009, the Green Team and the City of Middleton hosted an online survey in order to gain a deeper insight into Middleton citizens’ existing knowledge and participation in sustainability issues and activities, and desired future direction for the City. The online survey tool was focused on residents of Middleton; however, a business survey was also available should local business‐owners want to voice their opinions. In addition, members of the Green Team and the Sustainability Committee completed some random door‐to‐door samples to help increase participation in the survey. While an online survey is an excellent tool for gathering information, it should not be confused with a statistically significant research study. It is possible for people who live outside of the City of Middleton to respond and for people to take the survey more than one time; therefore the results of this online survey were used simply as a means of gathering increased public participation. Comments and ideas from the community survey, the public meetings, as well as input from City staff and elected officials were used to inform the action items found in the next section of this document. As with any survey, there were a wide range of responses, ranging from people who are very excited and passionate, as well as knowledgeable, about sustainability issues to respondents who were neither interested nor willing to support the efforts; and there were many responses that fell in between these two extremes. In general, survey respondents embraced many of the different facets of sustainability presented in the survey; however, there was also a general concern with the expenses of implementing many of the actions and with duplicating efforts that were already underway by other organizations. Each section of the survey included a question on willingness to pay. While survey respondents were often willing to pay some amount for the programs or services, one common complaint was that the survey did not provide enough information on specific costs and savings to answer the willingness to pay questions in an educated fashion. The following section presents a brief summary of responses, and complete survey result can be found in Appendix C. In addition, the survey results were posted on the City’s website. There were 189 respondents (177 finished the survey completely). Seven of the respondents volunteered that they don’t live in the City. The remaining 182 resident respondents represents a response rate of approximately 1% of the City’s population. The majority of the respondents (55.8%) are between 40 and 60 years old; however there were at least a few respondents in each age category except the 15 years of age and younger category. The majority of the respondents (56.5%) have lived in the City for more than 10 years. ---PAGE BREAK--- Sustainable City Plan, City of Middleton, Wisconsin 8 Figure 1: Age of Survey Respondents The survey was divided into different sections, each gathering information on a certain topic: Trash and Recycling Water Transportation Energy Land Use Economy Public Outreach and Education Other A bit about the respondent Trash and Recycling In general, survey respondents were well‐educated and proactive about recycling. The majority of the respondents answered “yes, always” when asked if they recycle at home and work. Not one survey respondent replied “never”. In addition, 68% of the respondents use the Clean Sweep Program to dispose of hazardous household waste. Only 12.2% of the survey respondents did not know about this program. Participation and education on food composting was much less widespread. Figure 2: Programs and Services related to Trash and Recycling Would it help you reduce the amount of food you put in your trash if the City did any of the following? (Check all that apply) Response Percent Response Count Give out instructions on how to compost 37.8% 62 Sell compost bins at a discounted cost ($40) 37.8% 62 Collect compost in a separate container along with trash and recycling 48.2% 79 The City should not be involved in this matter 22.6% 37 answered question 164 skipped question 25 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 Age of Survey Respondents # of Survey Respondents ---PAGE BREAK--- Sustainable City Plan, City of Middleton, Wisconsin 9 Water In general, survey respondents were supportive of activities to reduce water consumption and improve stormwater management. This was one area, however, where many of the comments reflected concern that this may duplicate the efforts of other organizations. Figure 3: Programs and Services related to Water Reduction The average Middleton household uses 172 gallons of water from the City wells each day. Should the City do any of the following to help households and businesses reduce water usage? (check all that apply) Response Percent Response Count Give out information on indoor and outdoor water efficiency tips 66.7% 116 Offer rebates for low-flow showerheads, toilets and faucets that use less water 68.4% 119 Prohibit lawn watering during extended dry weather 56.9% 99 Offer water efficiency audits 50.6% 88 Encourage use of xeriscaping (plants that don't have to be watered to survive) for residential and business landscaping 68.4% 119 answered question 174 skipped question 15 Figure 4: Programs and Services related to Stormwater Stormwater runoff is water from rain or melting snow that “runs off” hard surfaces like parking lots and roofs instead of soaking into the ground. This runoff can pick up pollution like road salt, oil, and trash before it goes to storm sewers and ends up in the Pheasant Branch Creek and eventually Lake Mendota. What should the City do to further reduce stormwater runoff? (Check all that apply) Response Percent Response Count Offer a hands-on class on how to build a rain garden 57.4% 101 Give out information on chemical-free lawn and garden care 73.3% 129 Paint all City storm drains with "Drains to Creek" to discourage the dumping of pollutants 48.9% 86 Give out information on how to reduce your home's stormwater runoff 79.0% 139 Provide free mulch to City residents each spring. 42.6% 75 answered question 176 skipped question 13 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sustainable City Plan, City of Middleton, Wisconsin 10 Transportation In the Transportation section, the most interest was generated in regards to biking as walking as alternative modes of transportation; very few respondents utilized other forms of mass transit (carpooling, Metro bus, etc.). In general, most of the survey respondents felt that the City ought to undertake activities which make walking and/or biking safer (more bike paths, fix hazardous sidewalks, safer crosswalks, etc.) Figure 5: Survey Respondents who walk or bike to work or shopping (not specifically for exercise) How often do you walk or bike to get to work or go shopping? Answer Options Never 1-2 times a month 1-2 times a week 3-4 times a week Every day Response Count April - September 47 45 32 33 21 178 Oct - March 66 49 30 8 11 164 answered question 179 skipped question 10 Figure 6: Programs and Services Related to Transportation What would make you walk or bike more often to get to work or go shopping? (Check all that apply) Response Percent Response Count More sidewalks 11.0% 15 More bike paths or marked bike lanes 53.7% 73 Stores closer to where I live 61.8% 84 Working closer to where I live 36.8% 50 answered question 136 skipped question 53 Energy The section on energy was divided into questions on municipal energy use and individual energy consumption. The majority of the respondents valued renewable energy and energy efficiency, and many were willing to pay the up‐front expenses of implementing these technologies. For example, 55% of the respondents thought that City ought to implement strategies and technologies to reduce electricity and natural gas usage even if the savings do not cover the cost. The survey respondents displayed a lot of interest in various programs and/or services that the City could offer to help reduce individual energy consumption. It is important to note, that this was another area of the survey where many of the comments cautioned against duplicating the efforts of other organizations. ---PAGE BREAK--- Sustainable City Plan, City of Middleton, Wisconsin 11 Figure 7: Programs and Services Related to Individual Energy Consumption As it pertains to energy usage in homes, which of the following City actions do you support? (Check all that apply) Response Percent Response Count Give out information about energy efficient appliances, practices, and home construction 66.3% 120 Offer a class on weatherizing your home 53.6% 97 Offer a class on no-cost tips to save energy 58.6% 106 Give out free compact fluorescent light bulbs 32.6% 59 Require more energy-efficient building construction standards than current code requires 63.5% 115 Establish a loan fund for residents and businesses for energy efficiency upgrades 42.5% 77 Provide rebates for Focus on Energy Home Energy Audits 51.9% 94 Provide free hot water piping insulation to City residents 26.0% 47 Start a thermostat recycling program where residents can bring in their old thermostat in exchange for a low-cost 7-day programmable thermostat 47.0% 85 Waive or reduce the building permit fee if installing a renewable energy system 50.8% 92 Sell shade trees to residents each spring, at the City’s cost, to be planted near homes to help reduce cooling costs 51.4% 93 I do not think that it is the role of the City to be involved in these activities 8.3% 15 answered question 181 skipped question 8 Land Use The section focused on two general questions about land use patterns within the City. Survey respondents were in strong agreement that the City ought to encourage more shopping and service businesses within walking distance of existing neighborhoods; and they also were agreement that the City ought to encourage a mix of shopping, office, and multi‐family buildings as part of future housing developments. In addition, there were many write‐in comments encouraging infill over green field development. There were also many comments stating that Middleton ought to concentrate on existing businesses and developments before constructing new ones. Economy/Food/Fair Trade This section questioned respondents shopping habits, as well as the location of their place of employment. While many of the respondents would prefer to shop from local merchants, the majority of the respondents spend less than 50% of their budget for retail goods and services within the City of Middleton, most commonly leaving the City for better selection. There were many comments specifically mentioning that the City lacks good grocery store options within close proximity to residential neighborhoods. When questioned about the location of their employment, only 12.5% of the respondents reported that they would prefer to work in the city of Middleton but cannot find a job. ---PAGE BREAK--- Sustainable City Plan, City of Middleton, Wisconsin 12 Public Outreach and Education This section of the survey questioned respondents about how they receive information and what activities they would support to increase the public education of sustainability issues within the City of Middleton. Many of the programs and services presented elsewhere in the survey and in this summary would also increase the public outreach and education of Middleton residents. Figure 8: Preferred contact method How would you prefer to be informed about City news, initiatives, events, etc.? (Check all that apply) Response Percent Response Count Local cable 11.5% 21 Local newspaper 48.4% 88 City website 56.0% 102 Mailing to your home address 29.1% 53 Email/Listserves 71.4% 130 answered question 182 skipped question 7 Figure 9: Public Education interest What educational forums should the City support/promote to encourage greater sustainable practices in Middleton? (check all that apply) Response Percent Response Count Study Circles centered on community sustainability (i.e. Natural Step) 31.8% 55 Neighborhood action teams (i.e. Madison Environmental Group’s EnAct groups) 44.5% 77 Sustainability related presentations at a school or the library 71.1% 123 Environmental service-learning projects with the schools 70.5% 122 None – The City should not take an active role in this effort 12.1% 21 answered question 173 skipped question 16 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sustainable City Plan, City of Middleton, Wisconsin 13 4. SUSTAINABILITY FRAMEWORK The Sustainability Framework is the core of the City of Middleton Sustainability System. This System is organized into seven interrelated categories: Solid Waste, Water, Transportation, Energy, Land Use, Economy, and Public Outreach/Education. Within each category are five types of information: Vision Statement Sustainability Indicators (performance, baseline calculated in 20092) Targets (the City’s improvement goals) Progress Indicators (future performance, to be updated annually) Actions The indicators in each category were prioritized in accordance with the following criteria: 1. Is the indicator worth tracking to see a pattern over time? 2. Does the indicator measure an area where action items can have an impact? 3. Does the indicator have a large impact on the reduction of CO2 and/or impact on overall sustainability? 4. Is the indicator easy to measure? 5. Are the action items related to the indicators accomplishable? High Priority Indicators are coded in orange in the following tables. High Priority indicators often have more specific targets and actions. In addition, high priority indicators will be monitored annually. Low Priority Indicators are coded in yellow in the following tables. Low priority indicators are indicators which the City has deemed important enough to monitor; however, the targets and actions associated with these indicators may be less specific. In addition, low priority indicators may not be monitored and updated annually. 2 Most of the 2009 baseline indicators use data for 2008, unless otherwise noted. ---PAGE BREAK--- Sustainable City Plan, City of Middleton, Wisconsin 14 Solid Waste 2010 2011 2012 Total solid waste (including recycling) collected per capita per year (lbs) 829.8 DECREASE by 10% by 2015 (746.8 lbs) Percentage of solid waste that is recycled 25% INCREASE to 40% by 2015 Baseline Target Performance Indicator VISION STATEMENT The residents, businesses, and government of Middleton utilize the most efficient and effective methods available to reduce, reuse, compost, and recycle waste. City government uses incentives and policies to limit unnecessary waste and to promote the profitable reuse of materials. Middleton is a leader in the application of technologies and practices that keep physical resources cycling within the local economy. ---PAGE BREAK--- Sustainable City Plan, City of Middleton, Wisconsin 15 Solid Waste Actions Timeframe Responsible Party Cost Produce an A‐Z Guide for Waste Mangement Completed Public Works Committee Solid Waste Task Force Time Reproduction costs Update the web version of the A‐Z Guide on an on‐going basis. On‐going Public Works Committee Solid Waste Task Force $ Time Implement an Automatic garbage collection system Completed City Council No cost to City Enlarge the amount of items accepted at the Clean and Green event, including a metals drop‐off area 2010 Sustainability Committee No cost to City Form a Task Force to investigate the use of plastic bags within the City. 2010 Sustainability Committee No cost Add a permanent MedDrop location 2010 Sustainability Committee $ Research current construction waste recycling efforts to determine how to improve recycling rates 2011 Planning Dept. and Public Works Dept No cost Determine whether Middleton participation in compost bin sale with Dane County can be resumed 2011 Sustainability Committee No cost Implement City‐wide food compost collection services 2012 Sustainability Committee $ Research creation of permanent location for scrap metal, plastic bag, Styrofoam, cardboard, hard plastics, and other items that cannot be recyclied curbside 2012 Planning Dept $ ***Highlighted Actions have begun and/or been completed. These actions ought to be celebrated! ---PAGE BREAK--- Sustainable City Plan, City of Middleton, Wisconsin 16 Water 2010 2011 2012 Gallons of Groundwater Pumped Per Capita per year 42,688 DECREASE Percentage of groundwater lost 8‐9% DECREASE Gallons of Groundwater Delivered to Residential Users per capita 17,383 DECREASE by 10% by 2020 (15,645 gallons) Gallons of Groundwater Delivered to Commercial Users per square foot 49 DECREASE by 10% by 2020 (44.1) Gallons of Groundwater Delivered to Industrial Customers per square foot Data on industrial square footage not available DECREASE Gallons of Groundwater delivered to Municpal customers per square foot 150 DECREASE Indicator Baseline Target Performance VISION STATEMENT Middleton has an abundance of clean water, including surface water and groundwater resources. All public and private users limit their use of groundwater while also seeking to maximize infiltration of stormwater so that there is equilibrium between water used and water returned to the ground. The City is vigilant in its efforts to keep harmful substances out of all water resources and to ensure that development is not vulnerable to flooding. ---PAGE BREAK--- Sustainable City Plan, City of Middleton, Wisconsin 17 Water Actions Timeframe Responsible Party Cost Examine how to incentivize measures which encourage reduced water usage and increased water infiltration (possibly including rain barrels, rain gardens, low‐flow fixtures, etc.) 2010 Sustainability Committee Evaluate all municipal buildings for water use, indentify and install water saving fixtures where appropriate 2012 Research water use on residential and commercial lawns, including automatic sprinklers and make recommendations on improving efficiency of water use 2011 No cost Research how City golf course utilizes water, determine if additional policies or technologies can improve water efficiency 2011 Explore current pesticide and herbicide use on City property and develop recommendations for using environmentally safer products to minimize health impacts on children, animals, and water quality 2011 Public Lands Sustainability Committee Review the City's water rate structure, and eliminate incentive to use large volumes of water, while balancing the needs to business 2011 Public Works Committee No cost to City Recommend the use of porous pavement where appropriate on‐going Plan Commission No cost to City ---PAGE BREAK--- Sustainable City Plan, City of Middleton, Wisconsin 18 Transportation 2010 2011 2012 Percentage of Collector Streets with Marked Bike Lanes 11% (3.1 miles) INCREASE to 65% by 2015 (18.1 mile) Metro Bus Trips per capita per year 8% INCREASE 10% by 2014 (9.273) Ratio of Off‐street Bike Path Miles to Total Street Length 18% (15.4 miles) Percentage of Collector Street with Sidewalks on Both Sides of the Street 71% (10.2 miles) INCREASE Community Car members 61 INCREASE Morey Airport Non‐Training Flights 6528 TRACK City Accidents per capita 0.0250 DECREASE Indicator Baseline Target Performance VISION STATEMENT Middleton has an extensive multi‐modal transportation network that is accommodating to the needs of all people, regardless of age, ability or income. City transportation infrastructure is integrated with a regional system that combines timely, cost‐effective public transportation options with a safe and ubiquitous network of routes for walking and bicycling. ---PAGE BREAK--- Sustainable City Plan, City of Middleton, Wisconsin 19 Transportation Actions Timeframe Responsible Party Cost Adopt an ordinance requiring that all streets in Middleton are "complete streets" * Completed City Council No cost to City Add marked bike lanes through the City** 2010 Public Works Submit a TIGER grant application to fund parking/transit center Completed Planning Department Time $ Construct the Good Neighbor Trail and the bike path along the railroad corridor to Madison 2010‐2020 Public Lands Work with the High School to encourage students to use alternative forms of transportation 2010 Sustainability Committee No cost to City Determine whether part‐time telecommuting for certain city staff functions is feasible and develop policies 2011 City Administration No cost Use Safe Routes to School Air Quality grant for the Northside School to determine air quality and create program for improving air quality, including signs, that focuses on reduding idling 2010‐2011 Develop recommendations for bicycle parking in commercial areas 2011 Planning Department No cost Research potential uses for hybrid or alternative energy vehicles in the City fleet 2012 Evaluate City vehicle idling policies and make recommendations 2011 No cost Highlighted Actions have begun and/or been completed. These actions ought to be celebrated! **Allen Blvd (1 mile), Century Ave (1.3 miles), CTH Q miles), branch Street miles), University Ave (1.1 miles), Stonefield Rd miles), Century Ave (2.5 miles), Parmenter St. north (.75 miles), Parmenter St. south miles), Deming way (1.25 miles), Nursery Dr miles), Greenway Blvd miles), Pleasant View Rd (1.5 miles), Park/High Point/Gammon Rd. (2.5 miles) *Complete streets are designed and operated to enable safe access for all users. Pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists, and public transportation users of all ages and abilities are able to safely move along and across a complete street. ---PAGE BREAK--- Sustainable City Plan, City of Middleton, Wisconsin 20 Energy 2010 2011 2012 Total Electricity Consumption (kWh) 301,900,191 REMAIN THE SAME, EVEN WITH GROWTH Residential electricity (kWh) consumed per capita 4,639 kWh DECREASE 10% by 2020 (4,175.4) Commercial electricity (kWh) consumed per SF 28 DECREASE by 10% by 2020 (25.2) Industrial electricity (kWh) consumed per SF Data not available on SF Municipal electricity (kWh) consumed per square foot 6.6 DECREASE by 20% by 2020 (5.28) Municipal electricity (kWh) consumed per streetlight 487 DECREASE 243.5 per streetlight kWh consumed by Water Utility/Total Gallons 0.19 DECREASE Percentage of Electricity Consumed in the City Generated by Renewable Sources 1.6% INCREASE to 25% by 2025 Total Natural Gas Consumption (therms) 11,347,396 REMAIN THE SAME, EVEN WITH GROWTH BTU Consumed by RESIDENTIAL USES per capita per HDD (Heating Degree Day) 3,340 DECREASE BTU Consumed by COMMERCIAL USES per square foot per HDD 12.04 DECREASE BTU Consumed by INDUSTRIAL USES per square foot per HDD Data not available on SF BTU consumed by MUNICIPAL USES per square foot per HDD 4.56 DECREASE by 10% by 2020 (4.104) Liquid fuel energy consumed per acre of land area maintained 1.15 DECREASE Vehicle miles traveled per acre of land maintained Data not available DECREASE Target Indicator Baseline Performance VISION STATEMENT The City of Middleton is a leader in energy efficiency and renewable energy generation and use. Public and private energy users are using innovative technologies to make Middleton a “net zero” City that produces all of its energy needs from renewable sources within the City limits. ---PAGE BREAK--- Sustainable City Plan, City of Middleton, Wisconsin 21 Energy Actions Timeframe Responsible Party Cost Replace 82 City streetlights with LED 2010 City Council ‐ grant funding available Upgrade government buildings so they are more energy efficient On‐going City Council Adopt a lighting ordinance to encourage energy efficient lights and decrease light wastage 2010 City Council No cost Install solar panels or a wind turbine in a public place for educational purposes 2010 City Council Offer Focus on Energy literature at City Hall and City of Middleton Library 2010 No cost Evaluate the adoption of a more strict commercial building code to mandate increased energy efficiency 2010 Planning Department Building Inspection Department Plan Commission City Council No cost Verify municipal computers, where appropriate, are set to hibernate, encourage employees to turn off machines at night if they don't need to be kept on. Identify sources of vampire power use in municipal buildings and provide powerstrips to encourage turning them off when not in use 2010 Planning Intern $ powerstrips Survey City staff on use of personal appliances including heaters, refridgerators, etc. and develop policies for acceptable use to maximize safety, energy efficiency, and staff productivity 2011 City Administration Low cost Determine whether set back thermometers are being used (and properly programmed) in all municipal buildings and implement where appropriate 2011 Planning Intern $ Review where motion sensor lighting is and is not currently being used in municipal buildings, and install where appropriate 2011 Planning Intern $ Research possible incentives to encourage residential building beyond minimum energy efficiency code 2011 Building Inspection Department No cost Purchase Energy Star rated office equipment, whenever possible As updates are made Purchasing Policy Require commissioning of all future City structures and determine whether recommissioning is warranted in existing city structures. 2012 City Administration Create a policy for temperature controls in municipal buildings 2011 City Administration No cost Highlighted Actions have begun and/or been completed. These actions ought to be celebrated! ---PAGE BREAK--- Sustainable City Plan, City of Middleton, Wisconsin 22 Land Use 2010 2011 2012 Residents per square mile of land in City limits 1,407 MAINTAIN OR INCREASE Area OF Community Gardens (Acres) 0.25 INCREASE Percentage of Land Devoted to Parks/Recreation/Open Space 20% MAINTAIN OR INCREASE Proximity to Bus Stops (1/4 and 1/2 mile) 88% / 98% INCREASE Proximity to Grocery Stores (1/4 and 1/2 mile) 8% / 24% INCREASE Proximity to Middleton Parks (1/4 and 1/2 mile) 95% / 100% TRACK Proximity to Conservation Areas (1/4 and 1/2 mile) 97% / 100% TRACK Percentage of Housing Units in Multi‐Unit Buildings 57% DECREASE Percentage of Housing that is Owner Occuppied 52% DECREASE Indicator Baseline Target Performance Land Use Actions Timeframe Responsible Party Cost As a part of the Plan Commission design review process, encourage new residential subdivision over 10 units (both single and multi‐family) to provide garden spaces for their residents. 2010 Planning Commission No cost Open an additional community garden site 2011 Sustainability Committee Revise zoning standards to reflect parking maximums in commercial areas 2011 Plan Commission Review zoning and building codes to identify impediments to green and sustainable building practices such as green roofs, grey water systems, etc. 2010 Planning Department Plan Commission $ Time VISION STATEMENT Land uses in the City of Middleton are smartly integrated and development is designed for flexibility and longevity. The City directs development to infill sites near existing mixed‐use centers and corridors, thereby preserving surrounding agricultural land. The City also preserves land strategically within the City to enable small‐scale community agriculture and to preserve bio‐diversity. ---PAGE BREAK--- Sustainable City Plan, City of Middleton, Wisconsin 23 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sustainable City Plan, City of Middleton, Wisconsin 24 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sustainable City Plan, City of Middleton, Wisconsin 25 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sustainable City Plan, City of Middleton, Wisconsin 26 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sustainable City Plan, City of Middleton, Wisconsin 27 Economy/Food/Fair Trade 2010 2011 2012 City median household income $50,786 TRACK % of studentfs that qualify for free and reduced lunch ‐ Elm Lawn Elementary 7.46% TRACK % of studentfs that qualify for free and reduced lunch ‐ Northside Elementary 14.07% TRACK % of students that qualify for free and reduced lunch ‐ Sauk Trail Elementary 40.31% TRACK % of students that qualify for free and reduced lunch ‐ Kromrey Middle 18.40% TRACK Number of jobs in the City per capita 0.84 INCREASE % of City residents with jobs within the City 16.00% INCREASE Number of businesses per capita 0.036 INCREASE Indicator Baseline Target Performance VISION STATEMENT Middleton has a balanced, diversified economy which meets the needs of Middleton residents locally. There are unique nodes of retail, service, and office uses throughout the City such that all residents can satisfy at least a portion of their daily needs within walking distance of their homes. The City has a stable employment base which provides attractive, appealing, living‐wage jobs to local residents. The skills and contributions of all citizens are valued and appreciated. Middleton residents understand how and where the goods they buy are produced and are empowered to make informed purchasing decisions. Middleton is a leader in the production and consumption of healthy food grown within the community and the region. ---PAGE BREAK--- Sustainable City Plan, City of Middleton, Wisconsin 28 Economy/Food/Fair Trade Actions Timeframe Responsible Party Cost Develop sustainability guidelines for City purchasing including office supplies, building and remodeling supplies (paint, carpet), and services to encourage local, environmentally‐friendly products and/or fair trade purchases 2010 Sustainability Committee No cost to the City Research and institute green cleaning practices in municipal buildings 2011 Sustainability Committee No upfront costs, on‐going maintenance costs ---PAGE BREAK--- Sustainable City Plan, City of Middleton, Wisconsin 29 Public Outreach and Education 2010 2011 2012 Residents who receive an environmental message (related to the implementation of this document) Unknown INCREASE Sustainability Seminar participation hits on site Unknown INCREASE Clean and Green particpation by # of participants Unknown INCREASE MedDrop participation by # of lbs collected 2,509 (in 2009) INCREASE Participants per year at Green Thursdays Unknown INCREASE Compost Bins Sold N/A INCREASE Indicator Baseline Target Performance VISION STATEMENT The City of Middleton promotes an environment of creative, innovative learning. It is a City where people of different ages, cultures, and languages respect and learn from each other. Local schools collaborate with the City to help make sustainability a part of every citizen’s life in Middleton. Together, as a community, the City focuses on finding the solution to any problem. ---PAGE BREAK--- Sustainable City Plan, City of Middleton, Wisconsin 30 Public Outreach and Education Actions Timeframe Responsible Party Cost Offer Green Thursday Sustainability Events to provide information on a variety of sustainbility topics to Middleton residents on‐going Sustainability Committee No cost Promote at least one EnAct group annually on‐going Sustainability Committee No cost Provide information on the City's website on renewable energy and available incentives 2011 Sustainability Committee No cost to City Encourage low water plans and vegetable gardens for productivity 2011 Sustainability Committee No cost to City Host a Green Home and Business Tour 2010 Sustainability Committee $ Provide information through neighborhood associations and alders (targeting older neighborhoods) on Focus on Energy home energy performance contracts on‐going Sustainability Committee No cost Highlighted Actions have begun and/or been completed. These actions ought to be celebrated! ---PAGE BREAK--- Sustainable City Plan, City of Middleton, Wisconsin 31 5. METHODS INDICATOR CALCULATIONS The indicator calculations are based upon obtainable data that is normalized for the community in order to compare similar data from year to year. This data generally has several components and ensuring that the same calculation occurs every year, the following data is required. Global Variables The most common way to normalize data is to provide a common denominator that can be used by all components of the indicator category. Community wide data can most commonly be normalized using the following data: Population – City of Middleton Source: Annual Department of Administration Estimate Baseline: 2009 Estimate = 17,020 Update: Annually Definition: This number is used to define the indicators of consumption of residents. Population – Dane County Source: Annual Department of Administration Estimate Baseline: 2008 Estimate = 471,559 Update: Annually Definition: This number is used to define the indicators of consumption of the region. Building Square Footage ‐ Residential – City of Middleton Residential Buildings Source: City Assessor’s Office Baseline: 2008 = 14,081,813 Update: Annually Definition: This number can be used to obtain a measure of residential building stock energy efficiency in the City that can be compared to the rest of Wisconsin and the Nation. Building Square Footage ‐ Commercial – City of Middleton Commercial Buildings Source: City Assessor’s Office Baseline: 2008: 7,156,144 Update: Annually Definition: This number can be used to obtain a measure of commercial building stock energy efficiency in the City that can be compared to the rest of Wisconsin and the Nation. Building Square Footage ‐ Industrial – City of Middleton Industrial Buildings Source: State Assessor’s Office Baseline: Not obtained in time for this report; The State Assessor is in the process of revising their records to electronic. At that point it will be possible to obtain this record. Update: Annually Definition: This number can be used to obtain a measure of industrial energy use in the City. Industrial Customers – City of Middleton Industrial taxed customers ---PAGE BREAK--- Sustainable City Plan, City of Middleton, Wisconsin 32 Source: State Assessor’s Office Baseline: 2008 = 53 Update: Annually Definition: This number is used to define indicators to measure the industrial businesses in the City in the absence of square footage data. Building Square Footage – Municipal – City of Middleton Municipal Buildings Source: City Assessor’s Office Baseline: 2008: 168,700 Update: Annually Definition: This number can be used to obtain a measure of municipal building stock energy efficiency in the City that can be compared to the rest of Wisconsin and the Nation. Land Area – City of Middleton Source: City GIS Mapping Baseline: 2008 = 5,243 acres Update: Annually Definition: This number is used to define indicators that measure land area. Heating Degree Days Source: Wisconsin Department of Administration Baseline: 2008: 7,714 Update: Annually Definition: This number is used to normalize the natural gas use in the residential and commercial sectors to annual temperature variations. Transportation Data & Indicators Transportation indicators provide a measurement of the opportunity for all forms of transportation within the City of Middleton. Road – City of Middleton Source: City GIS Mapping Baseline: 2008 = 86 miles A) Total miles of principal arterials ‐ Other Freeways (mi) 2.8 B) Total miles of other principal arterials (mi) 7.6 C) Total miles of minor arterials (mi) 5.9 D) Total miles of Urban Collectors (mi) 14.3 E) Total miles of Local Roads (mi) 49.0 F) Total miles of Private roads 6.4 Update: Annually Definitions: Principal Arterial = restricted access freeway (Hyw 12) Other Principal Arterial = Minor arterial = Urban Collector = Local roads = ---PAGE BREAK--- Sustainable City Plan, City of Middleton, Wisconsin 33 Private Roads = Sidewalk Length – City of Middleton Source: City GIS Mapping Baseline: 2008 10.2 miles along collector street 107.5 miles of total sidewalk Update: Annually Definitions: Does not include 4.8 miles of unpaved pedestrian only paths. Bike Path Length – City of Middleton Source: City GIS Mapping Baseline: 2008 3.1 miles along collector street 15.4 miles off street path Update: Annually Definitions: Does not include 4.8 miles of unpaved pedestrian only paths. Flights – Middleton Municipal Airport Source: Airport Manager Baseline: 2009 = 6,528 Update: Annually Definitions: This is an estimated count of non‐training flights at the airport. Community Car Usage Source: Business owner Baseline: 2008 = 61 “rentals” Update: Annually Definitions: This is defined as the number of times a Middleton based car is “rented” by the vehicle communal owners. Public Transit Bus Trips Source: Metro Bus Baseline: 2008 = 143,000 Update: Annually Definitions: The number of rides originating in the City of Middleton. Shared Ride Access Points Source: City Planning Department Baseline: 2009 = 1 Update: Annually Definitions: The number of available park and ride areas as designated by City Planning Staff. State Van Pool Trips Source: State Department of Administration Baseline: 2008 = 0 Update: Annually Definitions: This is an estimated number based upon the State’s record of van pool pickups in ---PAGE BREAK--- Sustainable City Plan, City of Middleton, Wisconsin 34 the City of Middleton. Police Calls for Traffic Accidents – City of Middleton Source: Comprehensive Plan – Chapter 5 (Police Department) Baseline: 2008 373 police calls for public street accidents 51 police calls for private street accidents Update: Annually Definitions: Police calls are not recorded for every accident. INDICATORS: To What Extent Does the City Enable Alternative Modes of Transportation? Indicator: Percent of Collector Street miles with sidewalk on both sides. Calculation: Collector street miles with sidewalk on both sides ÷ collector street miles. Update: Annually Definition: These percentages measure the opportunity for pedestrian travel on the urban collector streets. Indicator: Percent of Collector Street miles with marked bike lanes. Calculation: Collector street miles with marked bike lane ÷ Total collector street miles. Update: Annually Definition: These percentages measure the opportunity for bicycle travel on the major roads within the City of Middleton. Indicator: Ratio of Off‐Street Bike Path Miles to total Street Length Calculation: Measurement of total off‐street bike path miles ÷ total street length Update: Annually Definition: The number of miles of off‐street paths creates an alternative transportation system for non‐motorized transportation where they are not competing with motor vehicles for space. The ratio provides a comparative analysis to determine if non‐ motorized travel services are keeping a similar growth pattern to motorized vehicle amenities solely on a length basis. Indicator: Middleton Municipal Airport Non‐training Flights Calculation: Number of data point collected Update: Annually Definition: Tracks the number of long haul trips from the local small airport. Indicator: Community Car Use Calculation: Number from Data Point Update: Annually Definition: An increasing number of community car rentals indicates the acceptance of community members to not purchase an additional car for the small amount number of trips where it is necessary. This in turn will reduce the number of underutilized resources of the community and decrease the incidental fuel use from “convenience” vehicle trips. ---PAGE BREAK--- Sustainable City Plan, City of Middleton, Wisconsin 35 Indicator: Shared ride access points Calculation: Number from Data Point Update: Annually Definition: An increasing number of shared rides indicated the ease of travel within and outside the City without operating a personal vehicle. Assuming the access points are used, the number of points will indicate the ease of operating on limited personal vehicle mileage budget. Indicator: State Van Pool Trips Calculation: Number from Data Point Update: Annually Definition: An increasing number of van pool rides indicated the ease of travel within and outside the City without operating a personal vehicle. The State van pool represents a tracked number of customers for a service that is designed to increase car pooling to employment centers. INDICATOR: How Safe are the Middleton Streets? Indicator: Accidents per capita Calculation: Number of police calls for traffic accidents on public and private streets ÷ population of Middleton. Update: Annually Definition: The number of police calls is an indicator of the number of traffic accidents; the number of accidents that do not have a police officer called to the scene is not determinable. Vehicle and pedestrian/bicycle accidents without injury typically are the highest percentage of unreported accident types. Assuming that accident reporting remains a relatively consistent percentage of total accidents, this indicator will provide information regarding the overall safety of the transportation system in Middleton. Solid Waste Indicators Solid Waste indicators provide a measurement of the efficiency with which the City of Middleton residents utilize the materials in the environment. This includes measuring the amount of material disposed, the amount of which is recycled, and the proper disposal of hazardous material. INDICATOR: How Much Waste Does the City Produce? Indicator: Pounds of residential solid waste per capita Calculation: Total waste collected by City contracted waste hauler ÷ residents Source: City contracted waste hauler records Update: Annually, collected Definition: This indicator is a measure of the efficiency of consumption within the community. Decreasing consumption or decreasing the waste associated with the consumption will reduce this number. Recycling is included as collected waste. Indicator: Percentage of waste that is recycled Calculation: Total waste recycled by City contracted waste hauler ÷ Total waste collected by City contracted waste hauler Source: City contracted waste hauler records Update: Annually, collected ---PAGE BREAK--- Sustainable City Plan, City of Middleton, Wisconsin 36 Definition: This indicator is a measure of the residential use of the recycling system in place to handle their waste. Increasing the types of material and creating easier handling of materials will create increased recycling in the waste stream. Energy Indicators Energy indicators will measure the amount of energy consumed in different sectors of Middleton and how it is produced. A table following indicator definitions has the relevant data from the past five year and a duplicate blank table to be filled in future years: INDICATOR: How Much Energy does the Middleton Community consume each year? Indicator: Total Electricity Use Calculation: Total community electricity delivered through regulated electric distribution grid Source: MG&E and Alliant Energy Update: Annually from Electricity supplier Definition: This number is obtained by adding together the residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural and municipal consumption. Indicator: Residential Electricity Use per square foot Calculation: Electricity delivered to residential customers of the regulated electric distribution grid ÷ Residential building square footage Source: MG&E and Alliant Energy Update: Annually from Electricity supplier Definition: This number is obtained by summing the data provided by the Electricity provider based upon billing record breakdown. Indicator: Commercial Electricity Use per Square Foot commercial space Calculation: Total Electricity delivered to commercial customers through regulated electric distribution grid ÷ Building square footage commercial Source: MG&E and Alliant Energy Update: Annually from Electricity supplier Definition: This number is obtained by summing the data provided by the Electricity provider based upon billing record breakdown. Indicator: Industrial Electricity Use Calculation: Total Electricity delivered to industrial customers through regulated electric distribution grid Source: MG&E and Alliant Energy Update: Annually from Electricity supplier Definition: This number is obtained by summing the data provided by the Electricity provider based upon billing record breakdown. Indicator: Total Natural Gas Use per Capita Calculation: Total community natural gas delivered through regulated electric distribution system ÷ Population Source: Alliant Energy, Harvey Dorn ---PAGE BREAK--- Sustainable City Plan, City of Middleton, Wisconsin 37 Update: Annually from natural gas supplier Definition: This number is obtained by adding together the residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural and municipal consumption. Indicator: Natural Gas Consumption Calculation: Natural gas delivered to all customers of the regulated gas distribution grid Source: MG&E Update: Annually from natural gas supplier Definition: This number is obtained by summing the data provided by the natural gas supplier. Indicator: Residential Natural Gas Use per Square Foot residential space per HDD Calculation: Total natural gas delivered to residential customers through regulated gas distribution system ÷ Building Square Footage Residential ÷ Heating Degree Days (in BTU) Source: MG&E, Alliant Energy, and Wisconsin DOA Update: Annually from natural gas supplier Definition: This number is obtained by summing the data provided by the natural gas provider based upon billing record breakdown. Indicator: Commercial Natural Gas Use per Square Foot commercial space Calculation: Total natural gas delivered to commercial customers through regulated gas distribution system ÷ Building Square Footage Commercial ÷ Heating Degree Days (in BTU) Source: MG&E, Alliant Energy, and Wisconsin DOA Update: Annually from natural gas supplier Definition: This number is obtained by summing the data provided by the natural gas provider based upon billing record breakdown. Indicator: Industrial Natural Gas Use per Square Foot industrial space Calculation: Total natural gas delivered to industrial customers through regulated gas distribution system ÷ Building Square Footage Industrial ÷ Heating Degree Days (in BTU) Source: MG&E, Alliant Energy, and Wisconsin DOA Update: Annually from natural gas supplier Definition: This number is obtained by summing the data provided by the natural gas provider based upon billing record breakdown. Note: The industrial building square footage was not obtained by the deadline for the report. In order to track this indicator, the square footage will have to be obtained from the State assessor’s office. How Much Energy does the Middleton Government Consume Each Year? Indicator: Municipal Electricity Use per Square Foot municipal space Calculation: Total Electricity delivered to the municipality properties through regulated electric distribution grid ÷ Building square footage municipal Source: MG&E and Alliant Energy Update: Annually from Electricity supplier Definition: This number is obtained by summing the data provided by the Electricity provider based upon billing record breakdown. ---PAGE BREAK--- Sustainable City Plan, City of Middleton, Wisconsin 38 Indicator: Municipal Electricity consumer per street light Calculation: Electricity estimate consumed by street light type * number of streetlights of that type/total number of streetlights Source: MG&E and Alliant Energy Update: Annually from Electricity supplier Definition: This is the annual average consumption per streetlight fixture based upon the utility estimates of electricity consumption per various street light types. Indicator: Water utility Electricity consumption Calculation: Total Electricity consumed by water utility ÷ total gallons pumped Source: MG&E and Alliant Energy and Water utility Update: Annually from Electricity supplier and Water utility Definition: This number is obtained by summing the data provided by the Electricity provider based upon billing record breakdown and dividing it by the total number of gallons pumped into the Middleton potable water distribution system. Indicator: Municipal Natural Gas Use per Square Foot municipal space per HDD Calculation: Total natural gas delivered to municipal customers through regulated gas distribution system ÷ Building Square Footage Municipal ÷ Heating Degree Days (in BTU) Source: MG&E, Alliant Energy, and Wisconsin DOA Update: Annually from natural gas supplier Definition: This number is obtained by summing the data provided by the natural gas provider based upon billing record breakdown. Indicator: Municipal Liquid Fuel Use per Acre of Land Calculation: Total municipal liquid fuel receipts (in MMBTU) ÷ Land Area acres Source: City records Update: Annually Definition: This number is obtained by summing the annual bulk/tracked diesel and gasoline purchases from all applicable departments. Indicator: Municipal Vehicle Miles Traveled per Acre of Land Calculation: Total municipal tracked vehicle miles traveled ÷ Land Area acres Source: City records Update: Annually Definition: This number is obtained by summing the mileage associated with City business for all vehicles and department. Water Indicators Water indicators provide a measurement of the clean water used per resident in the community. Once extracted from the ground the water is subject to water quality issues and can carry those pollutants back to the underground aquifer. Extracting the water and treating it also consumed electricity within the municipal energy consumption indicator. The indicators measure the amount of use and the efficiency of the delivery and collection system. ---PAGE BREAK--- Sustainable City Plan, City of Middleton, Wisconsin 39 How efficiently is Our Use of Water in the City? Indicator: Gallons of groundwater pumped per capita Calculation: Metered gallons at groundwater extraction point ÷ population Source: City Water department records Update: Annually, collected and reported annually to Wisconsin PSC. Definition: These indicators measure the amount of water that is extracted to serve the community water distribution and fire protection system. These measurements are taken at the groundwater extraction point prior to insertion into the distribution system. Indicator: Gallons of groundwater lost Calculation: 100% ‐ Total billed gallons ÷ total metered gallons at groundwater extraction point Source: City Water department records or as Calculated by the Wisconsin PSC Update: Reported annually to Wisconsin PSC. Definition: This indicator measures the efficiency of the water distribution system to provide potable water. Losses include fire protection services, system losses, unmetered services, and meter calibration losses. Indicator: Gallons of groundwater delivered to residential customers, per capita Calculation: Billed gallons for residential services ÷ residents Source: City Water department records Update: Annually, collected and reported annually to Wisconsin PSC. Definition: This indicator measures the amount of water that is consumed by each resident at their home per year. This measurement is taken at each customer meter after transmission through the potable water distribution system. Indicator: Gallons of groundwater delivered to commercial customers, per square foot Calculation: Billed gallons for commercial services ÷ Building square footage Commercial Source: City Water department records Update: Annually, collected and reported annually to Wisconsin PSC. Definition: This indicator measures the amount of water that is consumed by each commercial service at the property line. This measurement is taken at each customer meter after transmission through the potable water distribution system. Indicator: Gallons of groundwater delivered to industrial customers, per square foot Calculation: Billed gallons for industrial services ÷ Building square footage industrial Source: City Water department records Update: Annually, collected and reported annually to Wisconsin PSC. Definition: This indicator measures the amount of water that is consumed by each industrial service at the property line. This measurement is taken at each customer meter after transmission through the potable water distribution system. Indicator: Gallons of groundwater delivered to the municipal facilities, per square foot Calculation: Billed gallons for municipal services ÷ Building square footage municipal Source: City Water department records Update: Annually, collected and reported annually to Wisconsin PSC. Definition: This indicator measures the amount of water that is consumed by each municipal service at the property line. This measurement is taken at each customer ---PAGE BREAK--- Sustainable City Plan, City of Middleton, Wisconsin 40 meter after transmission through the potable water distribution system. Land Use Indicators Land Use indicators provide a comparative measurement of the existing City community. Goals can be set to alter the makeup of the community make up or they can be compared against similar communities. How efficiently are we using land? Indicator: Density Calculation: Number of residents ÷ Total land area Source: General Data; residents ÷ land Area (in square miles) Update: Annually Definition: This indicator of residents per square mile is easily calculated by many communities. It measures how efficiently we are using our developed land within a community. How Much City Land is protected as open Space, either for public use of Preservation? Indicator: Percentage of Land devoted to Parks/Recreation/Open Space Calculation: Acres of Park/Recreation + Open Space ÷ Total land acre acres Source: City GIS mapping Update: Annually, or when GIS mapping land use layer is updated. Definition: This percentage is the land amount of area that is not available for development. Indicator: Community Garden Area Calculation: Cumulative land area of Community garden properties Source: City records Update: Annually, or when additional community gardens are set up. Definition: The number of Community garden locations is an indicator of the potential for all residents to supply a portion of their own food from within the City limits. What percentage of properties are within walking distance of basic services? Indicator: Proximity to Transit Stop Indicator: Proximity to Grocery Store Indicator: Proximity to Open Space Calculation: This is an interactive calculation utilizing GIS capabilities and known locations of open space, transit stops, and grocery stores. It will provide a percentage of land area or properties that are within ¼ mile or ½ mile of known amenities Source: City GIS Map and GIS operator Update: Annually, or when GIS mapping land use layer is updated. Definition: The number of people within close proximity to these basic services is an indicator of how efficiently the City is using land and successfully the City is supplying basic services to its residents. ---PAGE BREAK--- Sustainable City Plan, City of Middleton, Wisconsin 41 Is the Supply of Housing Balanced and Meeting the Needs of All that Would Like to Live Here? Indicator: Percentage of Housing that is other than single family detached. Calculation: Number of Multiple unit family homes ÷ (Number of Single family homes + Number of Multiple family homes) Source: Federal Census Update: 10 years on release of Census Data Definition: This indicator is based upon the number of units available. It does not matter the size of each of the units. Indicator: Percentage of Housing that is owner‐occupied. Calculation: Number of owned homes ÷ (Number of owned homes + Number of rental homes) Source: Federal Census Update: 10 years on release of Census Data Definition: This indicator is based upon the number of units available. It does not matter the size of each of the units. Economy/Food/Fair Trade Indicators Economy indicators provide a theoretical analysis of the number of jobs available for residents and the number of different businesses offering those positions. Is there adequate employment with a living wage accessible to City residents? Indicator: City Household median income Calculation: Data point from US Census. Source: Federal Census Update: 10 years on release of Census Data Definition: This indicator is a data point developed by the US Census. Indicator: Number of jobs in the City per capita Calculation: Economic census number of jobs data point ÷ population Source: Federal Economic Census Update: 10 years on release of Economic Census Data Definition: This indicator is based on a data point developed by the US Economic Census which occurs approximately two years after the US Census. Indicator: Percentage of City Residents with jobs in the City Calculation: Data points from US Census for number of city residents who have jobs within the city and number of residents that work from home ÷ population Source: Federal Census Update: 10 years on release of Census Data Definition: This indicator is based on a data point developed by the US Census. To What Extent do families within the City and the entire school district have the resources to meet basic needs? ---PAGE BREAK--- Sustainable City Plan, City of Middleton, Wisconsin 42 Indicator: Percentage of students in elementary and Middle School that qualify for free and reduced lunch (Broken out per school) Calculation: Number of students at Elm lawn Elementary/North side Elementary/Sauk Tail Elementary/Kromrey Middle schools ÷ total number of student Source: Middleton School District Update: Collected every year Definition: This indicator provides a basis of the ability of families to provide basic needs for school aged children. Public Education and Outreach Indicators Public Education and Outreach indicators provide a level of knowledge within the community of the work being done. This is critical because the overall success of the communities initiative rely upon the individual actions of the residents. A better informed community will make the best long term decision. What is the Awareness Level of Middleton’s Sustainability Initiatives? Indicator: Percentage of residents who receive an environmental message Calculation: Number of residents on the email list serve ÷ population Source: Email list serve administrator Update: Annually Definition: This is an indicator of the level of activity and support that the residents will provide to the City’s communal goals. Indicator: Sustainability Seminar participation hits on website. Calculation: Number of website hits on the City supported Sustainability Seminar website. Source: Webmaster Update: Annually Definition: This is an indicator of the level of activity and support that the residents will provide to the City’s communal goals. Indicator: Clean and Green Participation Calculation: number of visits to clean and green Drop sites Source: Site employees and volunteers Update: At each clean and green Event Definition: This is an indicator of the level of awareness residents have regarding disposal of materials. Indicator: Med Drop participation Calculation: Pounds of material collected by MedDrop events Source: med drop employees and volunteers Update: at each med drop event Definition: This is an indicator of the level of awareness residents have regarding disposal of materials. Indicator: Green Thursdays Participation Calculation: number of participants at Green Thursday Events Source: Site employees and volunteers at events Update: ---PAGE BREAK--- Sustainable City Plan, City of Middleton, Wisconsin 43 Definition: This is an indicator of the level of awareness residents have regarding sustainability, which is the topic of the event. Indicator: Compost Bins Sold Calculation: number of compost bins sold Source: Site employees and volunteers at event Update: Per event Definition: This is an indicator of the level of awareness residents have regarding disposal of materials.