HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 151-17 Authorizing Approval of Property Assessed Clean Energy Programs RESOLUTION NO. 151 — 17
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF PROPERTY ASSESSED CLEAN ENERGY PROGRAMS
WHEREAS, City of Dublin (City) is committed to development of renewable energy generation
and energy and water efficiency improvements, reduction of greenhouse gases, and protection of the
environment; and
WHEREAS, in Chapter 29 of the Improvement Bond Act of 1911, being Division 7 of the
California Streets and Highways Code (Chapter 29) the Legislature has authorized cities and counties
to assist property owners in financing the cost of installing energy and water efficiency improvements
(Improvements) through a voluntary contractual assessment program; and
WHEREAS, property assessed clean energy (PACE) programs offer an innovative mechanism
for financing voluntary energy efficiency, renewable energy improvements and seismic upgrades on
residential and commercial properties; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to provide innovative solutions to its property owners to achieve
energy and water efficiency and independence; and
WHEREAS, City Council has to date consented to the inclusion of properties within the City of
Dublin in five PACE Programs offered to commercial and residential property owners; and
WHEREAS, creating a competitive PACE marketplace provides a variety of options for home
and business owners to finance improvement projects based on finance terms, conditions of
approval, and eligible measures offered by the different programs; and
WHEREAS, it is the intent of the City to streamline the process of PACE Program approvals.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Dublin does
hereby:
1) Authorize the City Manager to accept and allow new PACE Programs in the City of Dublin
and execute any agreements related thereto; and
2) Make these authorizations effective as of the date of this Resolution until rescinded by the
City Council.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of December, 2017, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Biddle, Goel, Gupta, Hernandez and Mayor Haubert
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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Mayor
ATTEST: a/i/ez,
City Clerk
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