HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2009-187 N.C.S. 11/16/2009Resolution No. 2009-187 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
APPROVING THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY BLOCK GRANT STRATEGY
FOR SUBMITTAL TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY,
AND AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL RELATED DOCUMENTS
WHEREAS, the City has been allocated $514,500 of Energy Efficiency and
Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) funding; and,
WHEREAS, in order to qualify for EECBG funds, an Energy Efficiency and
Conservation Strategy (Strategy) must be submitted, which provides specific energy efficiency
measures which can be implemented within the grant funds; and,
WHEREAS, staff submitted the required application to the Department of Energy
(D.O.E.) requesting approval of up to $120,000 of EECBG funds to prepare the Strategy; and,
WHEREAS, to optimize use of EECBG grant funds, staff worked with a consultant to
prepare the Strategy that compares the energy efficiency of various types of improvements, their
cost to install, and savings in energy costs; and,
WHEREAS, a selection of Energy Conservation Measures has been recommended for
implementation; and,
WHEREAS, ten-percent of the EECBG funds will be distributed to Sonoma County
Transportation Authority for use in the Countywide Retrofit/Renewables Program; and,
WHEREAS, a notice to proceed will not be issued on any Energy Conservation Measure
until the City signs the Assistance Agreement with the Department of Energy obligating the use
of the EECBG funds.
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NOW, TIFIEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Petaluma:
1. Approves the Energy Efficiency Block Grant Strategy for submittal to the U.S.
Department of Energy, including the following proposed project costs:
The transfer of $51,450 to the Sonoma County Transit Authority for the
countywide Building Retrofit Program; a budget of $374,010 for energy
conservation measures; an amount not to exceed $54,040 for a professional
services agreement with Cogent Energy; and up to $35,000 for staff to manage the
Measures over the life of the grant, for the total sum of $514,500.
2. Authorizes the City Manager to execute all related documents.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: 1 hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the A rov fd as to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 16`x' day of November, fo m:
2009, by the following vote: ,
AYES: Vice Mayor Barrett, Harris, Healy, Rabbitt, Renee, Mayor Torliatt
NOES: None
ABSENT: Glass
ABSTAIN: None ~~
ATTEST: D
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