HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RESO 2009-157RESOLUTION NO. 2009 — 157
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION
TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY FOR FUNDS
TOTALING $561,700 UNDER THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY
AND CONSERVATION BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the City of National City desires to invest in facility infrastructure
improvement projects that will promote energy efficiency and conservation for the City; and
WHEREAS, the City of National City wishes to submit an application to the U.S.
Department of Energy ("DOE") for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant
("EECBG") Program funds not to exceed the amount of $561,700 to be used prior to FY 2011-
2012; and
WHEREAS, the DOE has issued a Funding Opportunity Announcement ("FOA")
for the EECBG Program established by Title V, Subtitle E of the Energy Independence and
Security Act of 2007 ("EISA") PL 110-140; and
WHEREAS, the DOE is authorized by Title V, Subtitle E of the EISA to approve
funding allocations utilizing monies made available by The American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act of 2009 ("ARRA") PL 111-5 to the EECBG Program, subject to the terms and
conditions of the EISA, ARRA, and the EECBG Program Guidelines adopted as amended by
the DOE on April 15, 2009.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
National City as follows:
1. The City Council of the City of National City hereby authorizes the submittal of an
application to the U.S. Department of Energy ("DOE") for funds totaling $561,700
under the Conservation Block Grant ("EECBG") Program; the execution of a
standard agreement, if selected for such funding, and any amendments thereto;
and any related documents necessary to participate in the EECBG Program.
2. The City of National City shall submit an application to the DOE to participate in
the EECBG Program in response to the FOA issued on March 26, 2009, which
will request a funding allocation for facility infrastructure improvement projects to
promote energy efficiency and conservation in National City.
3. If the application for funding is approved, the City of National City hereby agrees
to use the EECBG Program funds for eligible activities in the manner presented
in the application as approved by the DOE, and in accordance with program
Guidelines cited above. It also may execute any and all other instruments
necessary required by the DOE for participation in the EECBG Program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Manager are hereby
authorized to execute in the name of the City of National City the application, the Standard
Agreement, and all other documents required by the DOE for participation in the EECBG
Program, and any amendments thereto.
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Resolution No. 2009 — 157
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PASSED and ADOPTED this 16th day of June, 2
Ron Morrison, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Mic ael R. Dall., City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
George K. Eiser, III
City Attorney
Passed and adopted by the Council of the City of National City, California, on June 16,
2009 by the following vote, to -wit:
Ayes: Councilmembers Morrison, Parra, Sotelo-Solis, Van Deventer, Zarate.
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
Abstain: None.
AUTHENTICATED BY:
RON MORRISON
Mayor of the City of National City, California
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City Clerk of the City of Natinal City, California
By:
Deputy
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of
RESOLUTION NO. 2009-157 of the City of National City, California, passed and
adopted by the Council of said City on June 16, 2009.
City Clerk of the City of National City, California
By:
Deputy