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. City of Culver City California City Council Agenda Item Report Item Number: C 2 Meeting Date: 6/15/09 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: Public Notification: Master E Mail Notification List (06/10/09) Action Item: Attachments: Department Approval: Charles D. Herbertson (06/10/09) Chief Financial Officer Approval: Jeff Muir (by M. Noller) (06/10/09) City Attorney Approval: Carol Schwab (by H. Baker) (06/10/09) City Manager Approval: Mark Scott (06/10/09) 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 EEC...
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