In 2006 the Mayor and City Council approved the addition of a Sustainability Coordinator to city staff for the 2007 budget. He began in May 2007 and his position will be funded by the reduction in utility costs for the city. He has begun evaluating the city’s energy use and current environmental and sustainable programs to increase efficiency and make policy recommendation to the Mayor and City Council. A Sustainability Team was formed to assist the Sustainability Coordinator and includes one staff member from each division. Once the initial city evaluation has been completed and new efficient practices are in place, his focus will include the city at large and development.