HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2009-126 N.C.S. 08/03/2009 Resolution No. 2009-126 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
APPLY FOR CLEAN RENEWABLE ENERGY BONDS
WHEREAS, Solar Sonoma County, anon-profit organization, was formed by the cities
and County of Sonoma to assist local agencies in obtaining Clean Renewable Energy Bonds
(CREBs) funding; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma is a member of the organization; and,
WHEREAS, Solar Sonoma County will assist the City of Petaluma in determining if the
City's projects are feasible for solar energy and CREBs funding; and,
WHEREAS, City staff has been investigating potential solar projects and opportunities
for funding; and,
WHEREAS, this is an opportunity for the City to have potential solar projects evaluated
and assessed .for cost and feasibility; and,
WHEREAS, Solar Sonoma County will assist the City of Petaluma in submitting an
application for CREBs funds; and,
WHEREAS, the assistance, evaluation and assessment will be funded by Solar Sonoma
County; and,
WHEREAS, if the City's application is accepted, different funding options for solar
improvements will be provided for the City Council's review..
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED as follows:
1. The City Manager is authorized to submit an application for CREBs funding.
2. Once potential projects are evaluated and estimated costs and funding options• are
developed, staff will return to the City Council for direction.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the App ve as to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 3`d day of August, form
2009, by the following vote:
City Atto ey
AYES: Vice Mayor Barrett, Glass, Rabbitt, Renee, Mayor Torliatt
NOES: None y~"-
ABSENT: Harris, Healy c
ABSTAIN: None ~ ~
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ATTEST: ~
City Clerk Mayor
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