SUBJECT:
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A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Erie Approving an Application for an Impact Assistance Fund Grant from the Department of Local Affairs and a Water and Energy Efficiency Grant from the United States Bureau of Reclamation for Energy Performance Contracting
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DEPARTMENT: Public Works
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PRESENTER(S): David Pasic, Interim Public Works Director
Chad Alexander, Facilities Manager
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FISCAL SUMMARY:
Cost as Recommended: Up to $6,000,000 (Revenue)
Balance Available: $0
Budget Line Item Number: N/A
New Appropriation Required: No
POLICY ISSUES:
None
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Approve the Resolution
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SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND OF SUBJECT MATTER:
As Erie is a rapidly growing community anticipated to increase in population through 2050, there is a critical need to ensure sustainability is woven throughout policies, decisions, and developments that support the community's growth. The Sustainability Master Plan is a roadmap to accomplish this and many opportunities exist to increase the amount of renewable energy used in the Erie community, identify creative financing mechanisms for funding energy efficiency and renewable energy projects, and make use of innovative technology to advance Erie's sustainability goals.
In 2021, the Town partnered with Iconergy LLC to conduct an Investment Grade Audit (IGA) which produced technical assessments, energy audits, and preliminary design for Energy Performance Contracting measures identified in the IGA. These measures included energy efficiency improvements, solar PV, and infrastructure improvements for Town facilities. In 2022, the Board of Trustees, now Town Council, approved resolution 22-99, authorizing staff to apply for an EIAF grant to help pay for the Energy Performance Contracting measures. The DOLA awarded the Town a $750,000 EIAF grant. In 2023, the Board of Trustees approved an Agreement with Iconergy LLC (Resolut...
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