Title
Joint resolution recommending adoption of a Bird Friendly Building Design (BFBD) Policy for Lake County Owned Buildings.
Staff Summary
* In recognition of World Migratory Bird Day and to further the goals set forth in the Strategic Plan by making the built environment less hazardous to birds, a policy has been prepared that applies to all Lake County government facilities over which the Lake County Board has authority.
* For newly constructed Lake County governmental facilities, at least 80 percent of the exterior glass from ground level to one hundred feet, including but not limited to glass surrounding a green roof or landscaped area, shall be bird friendly glass with a threat factor of thirty or less.
* Renovations or additions to Lake County governmental facilities from the ground level to one hundred feet that involves replacement and/or addition of glass or other transparent or reflective materials, shall ensure that at least 80 percent of all such materials be bird friendly.
* This policy will ensure that all newly constructed Lake County governmental facilities and those undergoing substantial renovations or additions will be designed with bird friendly materials to reduce collision-related bird deaths.
Body
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Lake County Strategic Plan identifies a sustainable environment as a strategic priority and includes goals related to the protection of the natural environment; and
WHEREAS, the second Saturday in May is designated as World Migratory Bird Day in an effort to bring awareness, understanding, and appreciation to annual bird migrations; and
WHEREAS, in recognition of World Migratory Bird Day and to further the goals set forth in the Strategic Plan by making the built environment less hazardous to birds, a policy has been prepared that applies to all Lake County government facilities over which the Lake County Board has authority; and
WHEREAS, this policy will ensure that all newly constructed Lake County government...
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