(a) By December 31, 2020, or two years after the Department
has certified that utility service providers have made utility
use data readily available in a standardized and secure manner
through “green button” or similar programs or standards that
offer easy access to usage data as needed to use Energy Star
Portfolio Manager, whichever is later, the Department shall
review the effect of this Ordinance on improving energy and
water performance for Covered Buildings. If energy and water
performance for Covered Buildings has not improved
significantly, the Department shall make recommendations to the
City Manager as to whether amendments to this Ordinance or other
measures are necessary to improve building energy and water
performance for Covered Buildings.
(b) In December of each calendar year, the Department shall
prepare and submit an annual report to the City Council, which
evaluates the administration and enforcement of the Ordinance and
contains a summary of the benchmarking data provided to the City
as required by this Ordinance, as well as any other necessary
data or recommendations on the Ordinance could be improved.
(Ord. No. 67-16/17, 11-7-2016; Ord. 105-18/19, 11-19-2018)
6-215. Maintenance of Records.
(a) Owners shall preserve and maintain records as the
Department determines is necessary for carrying out the purposes
of this Ordinance, including but not limited to energy and water
bills and any and all other documents received from Tenants
and/or Utilities. Such records shall be preserved by Owners for
a period of three (3) years. At the request of the Department,
such records shall be made available for inspection and audit by
the Department.