Sustainability Commission

AGENDA OF THE SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2025, 5:00 PM In person at City Hall, Room 310. Virtual attendance also available via Zoom. A. Zoom Meeting Information. 1. Join Zoom Meeting Online: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82236285137?pwd=bzBScDVVRysrQlpSZEZpK2FMSnd4Zz09 Or call in by phone: +1 312 626 6799 Meeting ID: 822 3628 5137 Passcode: 769016 If you wish to speak at this public meeting or leave a comment, please fill out the online Comment Form prior to the meeting. More detailed Zoom Instructions can be found online. B. Roll Call. 1. Chair- Christa Kananen; Vice Chair- Ned Dorff; Alder Joey Prestley; Julia Noordyk; Jenny Brinker; Amy Kox; Mark Walter; Daniela Beall; Staff person- Maria Otto C. Approval of the Agenda. 1. Approval of the agenda for the Thursday, October 16, 2025, meeting of the Sustainability Commission. D. Approval of Minutes. 1. Approval of the minutes from the September 17, 2025, meeting. E. Announcements. 1. Energize Green Bay, a City of Green Bay initiative, is hosting an information session October 24, 2025 at NWTC to educate and promote the adoption of air source heat pump technology. The session is open to local municipal employees who work in HVAC-related or policy roles, representatives from community-based organizations, and interested members Agenda of the Sustainability Commission October 16, 2025 Page 1  of the public. Additional details and a QR registration code is attached. 2. Salt Awareness webinar will take place on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 from 12:00 to 1:00 pm. Alyssa Reinke from the Fox-Wolf Watershed, Emily Henrigillis from the De Pere Sustainability Commission, and City of Green Bay Public Works staff Nathan Wachtendonk and Josh Brassfield will be the presenters. The webinar is sponsored by JOSHUA Environmental Justice Task Force. F. Regular Business.- NONE G. Informational. 1. Discussion of Sustainability Commission Work Plan ideas for 2026 priorities and initiatives. 2. Work Group Reports a. Climate Resilience Workgroup b. Healthy Habitat for All Workgroup 3. Next Meeting: Thursday, November 16, 2025. H. Adjournment. 1. Adjournment of the Thursday, October 16, 2025, meeting of the Sustainability Commission. 1) THIS MEETING IS RECORDED: THE VIDEO OF THIS MEETING AND MINUTES ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT www.greenbaywi.gov 2) ACCESSIBILITY: Any person wishing to attend who requires special accommodation because of a disability, should contact the City Safety Manager at 920-448-3125 at least 48 hours before the scheduled meeting time so that arrangements can be made. 3) QUORUM: Please take notice that a majority or quorum of the Common Council will attend this Sustainability Commission meeting and will constitute a meeting of the Common Council for purposes of discussion and information gathering relative to this agenda. 4) REPRESENTATION: The party requesting the communication, or their representative, should be present at this meeting. Agenda of the Sustainability Commission October 16, 2025 Page 2  Report to the Sustainability Commission of the City of Green Bay MEETING DATE October 16, 2025 AGENDA ITEM # D.1 Approval of the minutes from the September 17, 2025, meeting. BACKGROUND [ITEM_DESCRIPTION] RECOMMENDATION [ALTERNATIVE_ACTIONS] FISCAL IMPACT ATTACHMENTS 1. Sustainability Minutes 09 17 2025 100 North Jefferson Street, Green Bay, Wisconsin 54301-5026 greenbaywi.gov  MINUTES OF THE SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2025, 5:00 PM In person at City Hall, Room 310. Virtual attendance also available via Zoom. A. ZOOM MEETING INFORMATION. 1. Join Zoom Meeting Online: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82236285137?pwd=bzBScDVVRysrQlpSZEZpK2FMSnd4Zz09 Or call in by phone: +1 312 626 6799 Meeting ID: 822 3628 5137 Passcode: 769016 If you wish to speak at this public meeting or leave a comment, please fill out the online Comment Form prior to the meeting. More detailed Zoom Instructions can be found online. B. ROLL CALL. 1. Chair- Christa Kananen; Vice Chair- Ned Dorff; Alder Joey Prestley; Julia Noordyk; Jenny Brinker; Amy Kox; Mark Walter; Daniela Beall; Staff person- Maria Otto Present: Amy Kox, Mark Walter, Ned Dorff, Christa Kananen, Jenny Brinker, Joey Prestley, Julia Noordyk, Maria Otto Excused: Absent: Daniela Beall C. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA. 1. Approval of the agenda for the Wednesday, September 17, 2025, meeting of the Sustainability Commission. Moved by Ald. Joey Prestley, seconded by Maria Otto to approve. Motion Passed. Yes-Amy Kox, Mark Walter, Ned Dorff, Christa Kananen, Jenny Brinker, Joey Prestley, Julia Noordyk, Maria Otto, No-None, Abstain-None. D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. 1. Approval of the minutes from the August 20,2025 meeting. Moved by Ald. Joey Prestley, seconded by Jenny Brinker to approve. Motion Passed. Yes-Amy Kox, Mark Walter, Ned Dorff, Christa Kananen, Jenny Brinker, Joey Prestley, Julia Noordyk, Maria Otto, No-None, Abstain-None. E. ANNOUNCEMENTS. 1. Upcoming events and news. F. REGULAR BUSINESS. - NONE G. INFORMATIONAL. 1. Discussion of 2026 Sustainability Commission Work Plan Moved by Ald. Joey Prestley, seconded by Christa Kananen to receive and place on file the proposed process for developing the 2026 Sustainability Commission Work Plan. Motion Passed. Yes-Amy Kox, Mark Walter, Ned Dorff, Christa Kananen, Jenny Brinker, Joey Prestley, Julia Noordyk, Maria Otto, No-None, Abstain-None. 2. Youth Engagement Work Group Update 3. Clean Energy Connector - Update 4. Next Meeting: Thursday, October 16, 2025 5. Resiliency Coordinator Updates H. ADJOURNMENT. 1. Adjournment of the Wednesday, September 17, 2025, meeting of the Sustainability Commission. Moved by Ned Dorff, seconded by Jenny Brinker to adjourn. Motion Passed. Yes-Amy Kox, Mark Walter, Ned Dorff, Christa Kananen, Jenny Brinker, Joey Prestley, Julia Noordyk, Maria Otto, No-None, Abstain-None.  Air Source Heat Pump Informational Session What is this? The Local Government Toolkit is a Midwest Collaborative initiative to de-mystify and promote the adoption of air source heat pump technology for all manner of attendees, from those interested in installing a heat pump on their property but don’t know where to start, to organizations and local governments hoping to help make that installation a reality. What will we be talking about? Topics include basics of the technology, benefits, program design tips, and information on how groups have implemented work like this elsewhere. RSVP Northeast Wisconsin Technical College October 24 Great Lakes Energy Center • 10:00AM - Coffee and donuts • 10:30AM - Presentation start 2740 West Mason St Green Bay, WI, 54303 Presented by energize GREEN BAY, the City of Green Bay's clean energy and energy efficiency program In collaboration with: For more information on energize GREEN BAY visit: energizeGREENBAY.com A WEBINAR ON WINTER SALT IN GREEN BAY, WI TO EDUCATE ON THE IMPACT OF SALT ON OUR ROADS NOV 11, 2025 | 12 PM Visit joshua4justice.org/environmental- justice for more information.  Report to the Sustainability Commission of the City of Green Bay MEETING DATE October 16, 2025 AGENDA ITEM # G.1 Discussion of Sustainability Commission Work Plan ideas for 2026 priorities and initiatives. BACKGROUND The Sustainability Commission’s Work Plan is intended to guide the activity of the commission, ensuring our efforts are impactful and aligned. This has facilitated incredible progress, including passage of a commitment to community-wide carbon neutrality by 2050; development, approval, and implementation of the Clean Energy Green Bay (CEGB) and Green Stormwater Infrastructure plans; incorporation of climate resilience in the Go Big Green Bay 2050 Comprehensive Plan; and implementation of multiple City policies and initiatives that support pollinators and native species. To continue to leverage the expertise of Commission members and drive impact toward a more sustainable community, we propose the following: • Sustainability Commission members will prepare a list of all possible 2026 Commission initiatives to discuss during the October 16, 2025 meeting. This should include personal/professional input and input from represented stakeholders. All ideas are welcome – this should be a comprehensive list of all possible action by the Commission in 2026. • During the October meeting, the Commission will compile and discuss the proposed ideas and assign them to the appropriate Work Group. Additional Work Groups may be proposed at this time, as needed to address recommended actions. Each Commission member is encouraged to participate in at least one Work Group; each Work Group must have participation of 1-3 Commission members to be considered active, and only active Work Groups will be reflected in the 2026 Work Plan. Work Group leaders should be prepared to request additional support from the Commission at this time, to ensure that each group has the resources it needs to achieve its 2026 priorities. • Between October and November 2025, Work Groups will meet to discuss the proposed ideas and identify 1-3 initiatives for 2026. Initiatives should be Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Time-Bound (SMART). If additional funding or outside resources are needed to accomplish the initiative, steps to secure those resources should be outlined as part of the 2026 plan. • During the November 2025 meeting, each Work Group will present its 2026 plan to the Commission for discussion. • Between November and December 2025, the Work Plan will be updated to reflect the 2026 Work Group initiatives. • During the December 2026 meeting, the Commission will vote to finalize the 2026 Work Plan. RECOMMENDATION FISCAL IMPACT None at this time. 100 North Jefferson Street, Green Bay, Wisconsin 54301-5026 greenbaywi.gov ATTACHMENTS 1. GB Sustainability Commission Work Plan 2025-2026_approved 03 03 2025 page 2 of 2  City of Green Bay Sustainability Commission 2025-26 Work Plan Purpose of this Document: This work plan is intended to focus the work of the Sustainability Commission and provide transparency to the Common Council, Mayor, City staff, and citizens of Green Bay. While there are many sustainability issues that need to be addressed, we have limited our focus to these categories and identified specific goals and actions that we can tangibly address. This plan functions as a working document and outlines how we may consider new issues that are brought to our attention throughout the year. We will update our work plan at the beginning of every year. The duration of this document will coincide with the appointed alderperson’s two-year terms. Process: The work plan will inform actions and proposals from the Sustainability Commission, which will be referred to the necessary committee or staff before going to the Common Council. The actions we propose must be rooted in data and make effective use of limited financial and staff resources while addressing environmental impacts and improving the quality of life in Green Bay, considering the long-term economic, social, and environmental costs of the impact of our actions as a community. This work plan is intended to act as an internal tool to drive progress and provide transparency to our work, and we welcome discussion regarding the data and underlying assumptions behind recommendations. Clean Energy: • Goals ○ 100% clean energy and carbon neutrality for the City of Green Bay by the year 2050 (Resolution 5/4/2021). • Research, Data, or Evidence ○ Clean Energy Green Bay Plan - adopted December 2023 • Actions ○ Assist staff in researching tracking and reporting methods and tools to assess progress on clean energy plan implementation. ○ Lead a business and industry working group to share best practices that result in reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. ○ Support Clean Energy Connector employee in education and outreach to the community. ○ Provide support for city operational projects and upgrades. • Target Dates ○ Research possible carbon emissions tracking and reporting tools the City could use by the end of 2025. ○ Quarterly business and industry working group meetings throughout 2025. ○ Other actions are ongoing. • Partners ○ Internal City employee energy team (in-progress) ○ WPS ○ Wisconsin Local Government Climate Coalition ○ Green Bay Metro Transit ○ Green Bay Water Utility ○ Green Bay Neighborhoods ○ Focus on Energy 1  City of Green Bay Sustainability Commission 2025-26 Work Plan ○ NWTC ○ UWGB ○ NEW North ○ Oneida Nation • Funding Sources ○ Grants • Point People: Christa Kananen, Jenny Brinker Climate Resilience: • Goal: Strengthen the community’s resilience to weather-related hazards. • Research, Data, or Evidence ○ Summary document of local climate changes, projections and impacts (UW Sea Grant, 2024) ○ Flood vulnerability analysis (UW Sea Grant, 2024) ○ Heat Vulnerability analysis (UW Sea Grant, 2024) ○ “Perfect storm” coastal flooding scenario (UW Sea Grant) ○ Flood Resilience Community Assessment Summary (East River Collaborative, 2022) ○ City of Green Bay Green Stormwater Infrastructure Plan (2023) ○ City of Green Bay Comprehensive Plan (in development) • Actions ○ Integrate Commission’s sustainability goals into comprehensive plan. ○ Evaluate residential GSI and native planting programs. ○ Provide recommendations to the Commission for increasing the impact of residential GSI and native planting programs (incl., removing barriers to participation, reducing administrative burden, and communication and outreach). ○ Identify residential flood hazard mitigation, preparedness, and recovery needs, available programs and resources, and communication channels. ○ Provide recommendations, outreach, communication, and services to support flood mitigation, preparedness, and recovery for flood-impacted residents. • Target Dates ○ Ongoing • Partners ○ UW Sea Grant ○ East River Collaborative ○ NEW Water ○ The Nature Conservancy • Funding Sources ○ Wisconsin Coastal Management Program ○ Fund for Lake Michigan ○ NOAA ○ National Fish and Wildlife Foundation • Point Person: Julia Noordyk 2  City of Green Bay Sustainability Commission 2025-26 Work Plan Healthy Habitat for All: • Goal: To create and preserve connected, productive, and safe habitat corridors in Green Bay’s land, air and water by 2030. • Research, Data, or Evidence ○ Maps of pollinator habitat ○ Other municipality experience with Integrated Pest Management • Actions ○ Assist and recognize pollinator habitat plantings, invasive species removal, and other habitat enhancements by GBCC and other groups. ○ Promote the City’s municipal planting policy, including access by the public. ○ Promote the City’s pesticide use plan, including access by the public. ○ Promote flexibility around No Mow May/ Low Mow May. ○ Promote the City’s pollinator corridor map, including access by the public. ○ Include biofilters and stormwater facilities in pollinator corridor map. ○ Provide readily accessible information to the public about acceptable turf alternatives on terrace • Target Dates ○ TBD • Partners ○ Green Bay Area Public Schools ○ Wild Ones ○ NEW Master Gardeners ○ Green Bay Conservation Corps. ○ DNR ○ U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service ○ Green Bay Conservation Partners ○ Neighborhood Associations • Funding Sources ○ Green Bay Conservation Corps ○ Grants ○ Neighborhood donations • Point People: Ned Dorff, Kaurie Mihm Waste Reduction: • Goal: Reduce the amount of organic waste entering our landfill system • Research, Data, or Evidence ○ USDA Composting & Food Reduction Program ○ US EPA Food waste program ○ ReFED ○ Wisconsin municipal programs • Actions ○ Establish a program to provide home composting bins throughout the community. ○ Establish pilot collection program. ○ Identify end location and use for organic material. 3  City of Green Bay Sustainability Commission 2025-26 Work Plan ○ Educate the public on food waste reduction. ○ Reduce contamination. • Target Dates ○ Compost bin sales in 2025 • Partners ○ Public Works ○ Parks Dept. ○ UWGB ○ NWTC ○ Organics Facility/Farm ○ Compost Collector • Funding Sources ○ USDA Composting & Food Reduction Cooperative Agreements ○ US EPA Grant Programs • Point People: Mark Walter Youth Engagement • Goal: Foster youth participation in sustainability initiatives, ensuring the next generation is informed and empowered to take action on local sustainability issues. • Research, Data, or Evidence: o Studies on youth engagement in climate activism o Existing youth sustainability programs in other municipalities • Actions: o Meet routinely with a youth advisory council to provide input on sustainability initiatives and represent the voices of local students and youth to the commission. o Partner with local schools and youth organizations to promote sustainability education. o Connect local youth to volunteer opportunities for youth to participate in sustainability efforts. • Target Dates: o Establish quarterly meeting cadence with newly formed Youth Action Council in 2025 • Partners: o Local schools (e.g., Green Bay Area Public Schools) o Higher education institutions (e.g., UW-Green Bay, NWTC) o Youth organizations (e.g., Boys & Girls Club, Youth Action Council) o Green Bay Conservation Corps. o Wisconsin K–12 Energy Education Program (KEEP) • Funding Sources: o Grants for youth programs o Volunteer programs • Point People: Christa Kananen, Ned Dorff Criteria for Taking on New Issues: The Sustainability Commission will use these goals to guide our work, however we also rely on input from community members. Recommendations from council members, city staff, or citizens will be considered with the following questions in mind: 4  City of Green Bay Sustainability Commission 2025-26 Work Plan ● How does this fit in with the current goals? ● Can taking this on help further the mission and make an impact on sustainability in Green Bay? ● Who will be leading this effort? Commission members? Citizen? City staff? What is the capacity to take this on? ● What research is required to move forward on this? ● If the Sustainability Commission is unable to take on new issues, can it be revisited in the future? ● Is the Sustainability Commission the most appropriate board to address this? Is there a committee, commission, or department better suited to address it? General Goals and Principles: ● Community Involvement: Our work will be most effective when the public is informed and involved in development and implementation. We will strive to create pathways for involvement in all facets of our work, including but not limited to creating work groups, holding listening sessions, speaking to community organizations, distributing surveys, and seeking the input of our fellow neighbors. ● Public Outreach and Awareness: We will strive to amplify our work in the community. Specifically, we will include information relevant to ongoing work in our web presence. ● Racial Justice and Equity: Often those most impacted by pollution are the marginalized in our society. We recognize the intersections between race, class, and environmental impacts and will center those realities in our work. We will strive to involve community members most impacted by environmental injustice to be a part of proposed solutions. ● Data and Research Driven: There are volumes of peer-reviewed data and research on the issues addressed by this committee. The Sustainability Commission knows it is important to present research alongside proposed solutions and will include this information in any recommendations to be voted on by the Common Council. This Commission includes members with expertise in a variety of areas, with access to networks of experts outside of our skill sets. ● Fiscal Responsibility: Sustainability projects done right can save the city and community money in the long-term. Every policy proposal and action brought forth will demonstrate that. Even with long-term cost savings, we recognize that up-front costs of implementing sustainability proposals can be a constraint. As such, the Sustainability Commission will identify grant funding opportunities and volunteer experts, and will present the Common Council with the most fiscally responsible options in recommended policies. 5  Report to the Sustainability Commission of the City of Green Bay MEETING DATE October 16, 2025 AGENDA ITEM # G.2 Work Group Reports BACKGROUND [ITEM_DESCRIPTION] RECOMMENDATION [ALTERNATIVE_ACTIONS] FISCAL IMPACT ATTACHMENTS None 100 North Jefferson Street, Green Bay, Wisconsin 54301-5026 greenbaywi.gov  Report to the Sustainability Commission of the City of Green Bay MEETING DATE October 16, 2025 AGENDA ITEM # G.2.a Climate Resilience Workgroup BACKGROUND The East River Collaborative is conducting a survey to better understand residents’ experiences with flooding and thoughts about solutions that can help reduce flood impacts. RECOMMENDATION [ALTERNATIVE_ACTIONS] FISCAL IMPACT ATTACHMENTS 1. DRAFT_ERC Residential Flood Survey 100 North Jefferson Street, Green Bay, Wisconsin 54301-5026 greenbaywi.gov  East River Flood Survey The East River Collaborative is conducting this survey to better understand residents’ experiences with flooding and thoughts about solutions that can help reduce flood impacts. The survey takes about 10 minutes to complete. Survey participants who return a completed survey are eligible to be entered into a drawing for a $25 Visa card. Please return the survey in the pre-paid envelope by October 31, 2025. Participation in this survey is voluntary and your responses are confidential. The survey code listed at the top right corner is strictly used for mailing purposes. If you prefer to take the survey online, scan the QR Code below. Please contact Julia Noordyk, Wisconsin Sea Grant, at noordykj@uwgb.edu or (920) 465-2795 if you have questions. Your insight is greatly appreciated -- Thank you! Ua tsaug! Gracias! The East River Collaborative is a partnership between The Nature Conservancy, Wisconsin Sea Grant, NEW Water, and UW-Madison Division of Extension. To learn more, visit our website at https://east-river-collaborative.tnc.org. Your Experiences with Flooding 1. How long have you lived in your current home?  0-5 years  6-15 years  16-25 years  26-35 years  36+ years 2. What type of home do you live in?  Single-family house  Multi-family home (apartment, condo, duplex, townhouse, etc.)  Manufactured or mobile home  Other, please specify: 3. Do you rent or own your home?  Rent  Own outright  Own with mortgage  Live with family or friends  Other, please explain: 4. Is this property located in a FEMA-designated flood zone? (Federal Emergency Management Agency)  Yes  No  Don’t know 5. In your opinion, what is the current risk of your home or property flooding?  No risk  Low risk  Moderate risk  High risk  Unsure 1  Survey code: 01-100 6. How concerned are you about your current risk of flooding?  Not at all concerned  Slightly concerned  Somewhat concerned  Moderately concerned  Very concerned 7. How concerned are you about your future risk of flooding increasing because of changing weather patterns and more intense rainstorms?  Not at all concerned  Slightly concerned  Somewhat concerned  Moderately concerned  Very concerned 8. If you have a basement, what is it used for? Check all that apply. (Skip to question 10 if does not apply)  Storage  Living space (sleeping, working, exercise, playroom, entertainment, etc.)  Laundry  Utility room  Workshop  Other, please specify how: 9. If you have a basement, do you have any ongoing issues? Check all that apply.  Musty smell  Mildew  Mold  Insects  Frequently running sump pump  Other, please specify the issue(s): 10. How often do you experience the following flood impacts when it rains? Does not Always Often Sometimes Rarely Never apply Nuisance flooding (short-term, little to no property damage) Flash flooding (sudden, intense, and fast- moving water) Standing water in home Sewage back-up in home Standing water in yard Flooded streets, sidewalks, or trails Property damage (outdoor, indoor, or personal belongings) Washing away of riverbank on property Other, please specify: 2  Survey code: 01-100 11. In the past, have you experienced any of the following because of flooding? Check all that apply.  Disruption of your daily routine or responsibilities (work, school, or other activities)  Had to evacuate or leave your home  Ongoing stress or anxiety  Feeling unsafe or scared  Financial hardship  Unhealthy or unsafe living conditions  Contaminated drinking water  Closure of community facilities or cancellation of programs  Desire to move Solutions to Reduce Flood Impacts 12. Do you currently have flood insurance (homeowners or renters)? (You don't need to live in a FEMA-designated flood zone to buy flood insurance. An insurance agent can help you understand your coverage options.)  Yes  No  Don’t know 13. In your opinion, which of the following indoor solutions would make your home safer from flooding? Check all that apply.  Elevate or install barriers around essential home equipment (furnace, water heater, electrical box, etc.)  Clean up unhealthy living conditions caused by mold, mildew, or other issues  Fix areas that leak (windows, foundational cracks)  Improve ventilation (dehumidifier, fans, window wells, exhaust fans)  Use damage-resistant materials (flooring, walls, ceiling, adhesives, insulation)  Install or fix sump pump  Install backup energy source (generator, battery)  Other, please specify: 14. In your opinion, which of the following outdoor solutions would make your home safer from flooding?  Fix or clean out gutters  Improve drainage in yard to keep water away from home  Build up low areas around foundation  Install landscaping features that store and soak up rainwater (rain barrel, rain garden, native plantings)  Other, please specify: 15. In your opinion, who is responsible for making your neighborhood safer from flooding? Check all that apply.  Me or my household  My neighbors  My landlord  Local businesses  Community organizations  Municipal government (city, town, village)  State government  Federal government  Other, please specify: 3  Survey code: 01-100 16. The following items can help reduce flooding and remove pollution from rainwater. Which of these solutions would you support in your neighborhood? Check all that apply.  Tree plantings  Pollinator gardens (native plants for butterflies, bees, and birds)  Streets that soak up rainwater with rain gardens and special pavement  Community gardens  Nature areas (wetlands, forests, and prairies)  Regular cleaning of clogged storm drains in streets  Neighborhood-scale infrastructure to manage stormwater and flood waters  Other, please specify: 17. The following programs can help reduce the impacts of flooding in your neighborhood. Which of these solutions would you support using local tax dollars? Check all that apply.  Assess homes and properties to help residents find ways to make them safer from flooding  Provide supplies and equipment to clean up mold and other flood damages  Financial support to help make homes safer from flooding (rebates, loans, tax credits, matching funds)  Home buyout and relocation services  Communication and outreach campaigns about flood solutions  Support community and youth facilities to help them withstand future flooding  Flood warning system that monitors river levels and alerts residents  Other, please specify: Information Sources for Flooding 18. To what extent do you trust the following sources for flood information? Not Not at all Slightly Somewhat Mostly Strongly familiar Brown County Emergency Management Brown County Public Health Local fire department Local police department Local elected officials Neighborhood association Church or faith-based organization Local news (TV, radio, newspaper) National Weather Service – Green Bay East River Collaborative Wello Neighbor Works United Way Other, please specify: 4  Survey code: 01-100 19. What ways do you rely on to get flood information? Check all that apply.  High speed internet  Cell phone  Landline phone  Television (with access to local stations)  Radio (FM/AM)  Weather alert radio  Nextdoor app  Social media (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter/X)  Other, please specify: 20. Are you subscribed to CodeRED, Brown County's emergency notification service?  Yes  No, but familiar with it  No, never heard of it  Don’t know 21. Have you used the 211 Wisconsin service during or after a past flood event? (211 is a free and confidential service that connects you with local programs and services. Simply dial 211 to reach a community resource specialist.)  Yes, please specify how:  No, but familiar with it  No, never heard of it  Don’t know Household Information (Please note: This information will not be identifiable in survey reports.) 22. What is your age?  18-24  25-34  35-44  45-54  55-64  65-74  76+  Prefer not to answer 23. Which race describes you? Check all that apply.  American Indian or Alaska Native  Asian  Black or African American  Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander  White  Other, please specify:  Prefer not to answer 5  Survey code: 01-100 24. Which describes your ethnicity?  Hispanic or Latino  Not Hispanic or Latino  Prefer not to answer 25. Does anyone in your household belong to any of these groups that may need extra support to get ready for or respond to a flood emergency? Check all that apply.  Children age 12 and younger  Adults age 65 or older  Someone with a disability or limited mobility  Someone with a chronic health condition  Other, please specify:  Prefer not to answer 26. What is your household annual income (before taxes)?  $0-24,999  $25,000 - 49,999  $50,000 - 74,999  $75,000 - 99,999  $100,000 - 150,000  $150,000 +  Prefer not to answer 27. What is your highest level of education?  High school diploma or equivalent  Associate’s degree  Bachelor’s degree  Post-graduate degree  Prefer not to answer 28. Please provide any additional thoughts on flooding in your neighborhood: To be entered into the drawing for a $25 Visa card, please provide your name and a way to contact you (phone, email, address). (Please note: This information will be compiled separately from the survey and discarded after drawing) Name: Preferred method of contact: Thank you! Ua tsaug! Gracias! 6  Report to the Sustainability Commission of the City of Green Bay MEETING DATE October 16, 2025 AGENDA ITEM # G.2.b Healthy Habitat for All Workgroup BACKGROUND Staff and workgroup members are working on an alternative program to replace No Mow May. An overview of recent progress and a pending grant opportunity will be discussed. RECOMMENDATION [ALTERNATIVE_ACTIONS] FISCAL IMPACT To be determined. ATTACHMENTS None 100 North Jefferson Street, Green Bay, Wisconsin 54301-5026 greenbaywi.gov