HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 86-09 Grant App Energ EfficientRESOLUTION NO. 86- 09
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE ENERGY
EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin seeks to reduce energy usage, utility costs, maintenance
expenditures, and greenhouse gas emissions through the conversion of City park lighting to more a more
efficient lighting technology; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin is eligible to receive $186,700 in formula-based Energy
Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant funding as a part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment
Act of 2009.
WHEREAS, the "Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program (EECBG)" would
significantly aid energy infrastructure needs for the City of Dublin; and
WHEREAS, the EECBG program will assist the City in creating and implementing strategies to:
• Reduce fossil fuel emissions in a manner that is environmentally sustainable and, to the
extent practicable, maximize benefits for energy use in the area; and
• Reduce the total energy use of City facilities; and improve energy efficiency in the utility
sector, and other appropriate sectors.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin does
hereby authorize and direct Staff to file a grant application for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation
Block Grant Formula Program Funds of $186,700 as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment
Act of 2009.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 16t" day of June, 2009 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers, Biddle, Hart, Hildenbrand, Scholz, and Mayor Sbranti
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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