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Authorization to Submit a Grant Application for American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Funds through the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) for Photovoltaic Solar System Installations and Energy Efficiency Measures at the Recreation Buildings at Syd Kronenthal Park and Culver West Alexander Park.
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City of Culver City, California
City Council Agenda Item Report
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council authorize the submittal of a grant application
requesting $194,900 in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds
through the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant for photovoltaic solar
system installation and energy efficiency measures at the recreation buildings at Syd
Kronenthal and Culver West Alexander Parks.
BACKGROUND:
On February 17, 2009, President Barack Obama signed into law the ARRA. This
$787 billion economic stimulus package includes $3.2 billion in funding for energy
efficiency and fossil fuel reductions.
Based on residential and daytime population for all cities and counties nationwide,
Culver City has been allocated $194,900 from the EECBG.
DISCUSSION:
The EECBG is being administered by the Department of Energy (DOE). Eligible
projects include any strategy to reduce fossil fuel emissions, total energy use, and
improve energy efficiency in all sectors.
Meeting Date: 6/15/09 Item Number: C-2
AGENDA ITEM: Authorization to Submit a Grant Application for American
Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Funds through the Energy Efficiency and
Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) for Photovoltaic Solar System Installations
and Energy Efficiency Measures at the Recreation Buildings at Syd Kronenthal
Park and Culver West Alexander Park.
Contact Person/Dept.:
Eric Mirzaian
Public Works-Maintenance Operations
Phone Number:
(310) 253-6410
Fiscal Impact: Yes [x] No [] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [] Attachments: []
Public Notification: Master E-Mail Notification List (06/10/09)
Department Approval:
Charles D. Herbertson (06/10/09)
City Attorney Approval:
Carol Schwab (by H. Baker) (06/10/09)
Chief Financial Officer Approval:
Jeff Muir (by M. Noller) (06/10/09)
City Manager Approval:
Mark Scott (06/10/09) City of Culver City, California
City Council Agenda Item Report
It is recommended that the City submit a grant application for ARRA/EECBG funding
for the installation of a photovoltaic solar system and energy efficiency at the
recreation buildings located at Syd Kronenthal Park and Culver West Alexander
Park. Staff evaluated various City facilities for the potential of installing photovoltaic
solar systems and determined that Syd Kronenthal Park is a good candidate for the
installation of a small solar system. Additionally, buildings at both parks would
benefit from the installation of energy efficiency measures. The park environment
also provides the opportunity to use the project for public outreach and education by
utilizing an information kiosk to provide information pertaining to both the solar
voltaic system and the energy efficiency measures utilized at each facility.
The current projected yearly electricity costs at Syd Kronenthal Park and Culver
West Alexander Park are approximately $8,400 and $5,800 respectively.
The DOE has set a June 25, 2009 deadline for grant application submittal with
project approval by the DOE anticipated some time in September of this year.
FISCAL ANALYSIS:
There is no fiscal impact caused by submittal of the grant application. If the
proposed project is approved by the DOE, design and installation will be performed
by consultants and contractors. A budget amendment will be requested to
appropriate the funds at the time a contract is awarded for these services. Project
management will be provided by the Public Works Department.
MOTION:
That the City Council:
1. Authorize the submittal of a grant application through the EECBG for the
installation of photovoltaic solar system and energy efficiency measures at the
recreation buildings at Syd Kronenthal Park and Culver West Alexander Park;
and,
2. Authorize the City Attorney to review/prepare the necessary documents; and,
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute such documents on behalf of the City.