Subject: Consent Agenda
Title
A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Erie Approving an Intergovernmental Funding Agreement with Boulder County
Body
Department: Public Works
Presenter/Preparer: Tyler Kesler, Sustainability Manager
FISCAL SUMMARY:
Cost as Recommended: $10,000.00
Balance Available: $14,800.00
Budget Line Item Number: 100-70-780-570330-000000
New Appropriation Required: No
Staff Recommendation:
Recommendation
Approve the Resolution to sign the Intergovernmental Agreement and authorize the contribution amount.
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Summary and Background of Subject Matter:
In coordination with the Comprehensive Plan update timeline, the Town’s Building Division will be reviewing the 2021 Editions to various building codes, including the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), with the goal of adopting them in 2022. The Town has identified long-term visionary and implementation plans or “Roadmaps” as being needed to supplement the Comprehensive Plan update for: renewable energy generation/electrification; electric vehicle and solar-ready development; SolSmart Designation; and an Electric Vehicle (EV) Readiness Roadmap. These roadmaps will address the 2021 Work Plan’s items #6 and #30, as well as help achieve all 18 Strategies listed in the Energy Sector of the Sustainability Master Plan. This grant has been awarded to provide up to $150,000 worth of technical support needed to complete these Roadmaps.
The proposed approach includes a collaboration with neighboring communities to complete two primary project components, each customizable to the individual community needs: 1) adoption of the 2021 IECC; 2) development of a roadmap to achieve net zero energy new construction.
To optimize funding, learn with and from neighboring communities, and better understand and leverage any needed support from the Town’s utility providers (Xcel Energy, United Power, Black Hills Energy) to achieve desired community goals, Boulder County has offered to be the lead organization and fiscal agent for this multi-jurisdictional cohort project. The project will be coordinated with contract help from Southwest Energy Efficiency Project (SWEEP) and Lotus Engineering. Other communities signing an IGA and contributing to the regional cohort are Lafayette, Louisville, and Northglenn (5 total with Boulder County and Erie). Based on the financial contributions proposed below, the Town would contribute $10,000; funds are available within the existing 2021 budget.
This Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) Energy/Mineral Impact Assistance Fund (EIAF) Grant application is a second attempt with a shortened scope of work after DOLA denied the first application. Attached is Resolution 21-024 and Letter of Support from the first grant application in February 2021.
Fiscal Impact: $10,000
Board Priority(s) Addressed:
ü Engaged and Diverse Community
ü Prosperous Economy
ü Safe and Healthy Community
ü Effective Governance
ü Environmentally Sustainable
ü Fiscally Responsible
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution 21-155
2. IGA
3. Resolution 21-024 and Letter of Support