HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2009-157 N.C.S. 09/21/2009Resolution No. 2009-157 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
AUTHORIZING A PRELIMINARY BUDGET FOR PREPARATION OF AN ENERGY
EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVA'T'ION STRATEGY FOR THE USE OF ENERGY
EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION BLOCI{ GRANT FUNDS ALLOCATED TO
THE CITY OF PETALUMA BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
WHEREAS, the City has been allocated $514,000 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 recommends hiring a
consultant to prepare the energy Strategy that compares the energy efficiency of various types of
improvements, their cost to install, and savings in energy costs; and,
WHEREAS, a Request for Proposals was advertised publicly and four proposals were
received; and,
WHEREAS, proposals were analyzed, consultants were interviewed, and staff selected
Cogent Energy as the firm best qualified to complete the work; and,
WHEREAS, a notice to proceed will not be issued to the energy efficiency consultant
until the City receives notice of award of the grant approving the use of the EECBG funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED as follows:
1. Approves a preliminary budget of $79,040 generally comprised of an amount not to
exceed $54,040 for a professional services agreement with Cogent Energy and up to
$25,000 for staff support to jointly prepare an EECS (Strategy) to identify the most
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effective use of U.S. D.O.E. EECBG grant funds allocated to the City in the total sum
of $514,000.
2. Once the Strategy is prepared, staff will return to the City Council for direction and
approval of the budget to implement the energy measures.
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 Council ppro ed § to
of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 215` day of September, 2009, by rm•
the following vote:
AYES: Vice Mayor Barrett, Glass, Harris, Healy, Rabbitt, Renee, Mayor Torliatt
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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