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Approval of a Resolution to apply for the U.S. Department of Energy - Recovery Act: Local Energy Assurance Planning (LEAP) Initiative in the amount of $130,000.
Presented by Stuart Moring, Director
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Item Summary:
This no-match grant would be used for the City to create a well-developed energy assurance and resiliency plan which could be utilized during emergencies and energy supply disruptions. The City will focus on creating a biofuels program energy plan which will explore opportunities for the implementation of new and innovative renewable energy resources for City vehicles and equipment that require diesel fuels. This grant will provide the financial resources needed to study and create the energy assurance plan.
Committee or Staff Recommendation:
On September 15, 2009 the Public Safety & Public Works Committee recommended placing this item on the September 21, 2009 Mayor and Council Agenda. (The September 21, 2009 Mayor and Council Meeting was cancelled due to emergency weather conditions.)
Financial Impact:
The city is eligible for $130,000 based on the City's residential population. There is no City grant match required.
Presented by:
Stuart A. Moring, P.E., Director of Public Works/Environmental