Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution to Adopt a Sustainability Roadmap for the City of McKinney
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Operational Excellence
(2.1: Balance available resources to accommodate the growth and maintenance needs of the City);
Enhance the Quality of Life on McKinney
(5.3: Develop sustainable quality of life improvements in the City of McKinney; 5.4: Promote environmental stewardship initiatives)
MEETING DATE: January 20th, 2025
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
CONTACT: Steve Tilton, Assistant City Manager
Ryan Gillingham, Public Works Director
Eric Hopes, Senior Environmental Services Manager
Sujata Gautam, Sustainability Manager
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
• Approve the Resolution
ITEM SUMMARY:
• The Resolution advances City Council Goal 5.3: Develop sustainable quality-of-life improvements, by adopting a Sustainability Roadmap to guide the City’s long-term efforts in efficient and responsible resource management.
• The Sustainability Roadmap establishes a strategic framework to align City operations, programs, and policies with City Council priorities related to resource efficiency, infrastructure protection, and environmental stewardship.
• The Roadmap emphasizes measurable outcomes, operational efficiencies, and voluntary behavior-change strategies supported through education, incentives, partnerships, and grant opportunities.
• The Roadmap serves as a guiding document and does not, by itself, authorize new expenditures, regulatory requirements, or staffing without future City Council approval.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• As McKinney continues to grow, proactive long-term planning is essential to ensure City services are delivered efficiently while preserving existing infrastructure and minimizing avoidable future costs.
• Effective management of solid waste and recycling, water resources, stormwater infrastructure, and air quality-related factors helps reduce operational expenses, extend the lifespan of City assets, and limit the need for costly reactive maintenance.
• The Sustainability Roadmap provides a practical, data-driven framework to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and support informed decision-making across City operations.
• The Roadmap prioritizes strategies that support public health, protect property and infrastructure, and safeguard the natural resources relied upon by residents and businesses.
• City Council has previously identified sustainability as a priority and directed the Public Works Department to develop a roadmap that reflects community values, fiscal responsibility, and City Council-approved goals.
• The Sustainability Roadmap translates City Council direction into measurable objectives and performance-based strategies across the following focus areas:
o Materials Management (solid waste and recycling)
o Water Conservation
o Stormwater Management
o Air Quality
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• No immediate fiscal impact is anticipated. Future actions identified in the Sustainability Roadmap will prioritize partnerships, external funding sources, and grant opportunities, where available.
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
• N/A