In May 2006, he signed onto a motion along with Laketa Cole that created an automatic tax exemption for LEED Certified Silver, Gold, or Platinum standards in order to encourage more sustainable development in Cincinnati. The motion created a Community Development Block Grant as well to help finance structures for builders. He has also been a major advocate for shared services, sitting on the steering committee for GCEP (Government Cooperation and Efficiency Project)  In April 2008, Bortz signed onto the motion that moved for $50,000 be allocated for a professional services contact with the Regional Planning Commission in order to match Hamilton County's $50,000.
In May 2006, Bortz signed onto a proposal alongside Laketa Cole that introduced an automatic tax exemption for LEED Certified Silver, Gold, or Platinum standards in Cincinnati. This was aimed at promoting sustainable development and establishing a Community Development Block Grant to support construction projects. He also advocated for shared services and served on the steering committee for GCEP (Government Cooperation and Efficiency Project). In April 2008, Bortz endorsed another motion that allocated $50,000 for a professional services contract with the Regional Planning Commission to match Hamilton County's funding.