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5. Protect and restore natural assets on municipal land a) Include natural capital ( ecological assets ) in the Asset Management Plan. b) Protect and restore Environmentally Sensitive Areas and ecological assets on municipal properties. c) Achieve rain and stormwater management practices on municipal property that support both watershed health and public safety objectives, in accordance with the Integrated Rainwater Management Plan. 6. Include climate adaptation considerations in all municipal infrastructure a) Conduct and implement risk and vulnerability assessments for all municipal infrastructure, implement recommended infrastructure improvements, and install back-up power where recommended.

3. Accommodate and promote green transportation at all municipal facilities a) Install electric vehicle parking and charging stations on municipal property for municipal fleet and public use. b) Accommodate and encourage municipal employees and contractors to use bicycle and e-bike mobility options where possible. 4. Generate, procure, and help others to access clean energy a) Install ground-mounted solar photo voltaics in underused ‘greyfield’ locations such as beside roadways and in parking lots as solar canopies. b) Prioritize ‘green energy’ sources such as electricity and Renewable Natural Gas when procuring energy for any municipal asset or service. c) Administer a Property Assessed Clean Energy program (PACE).

City of Courtenay Official Community Plan