2009R56-Grant EECBG Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block GrantRESOLUTION N0.09-R-56
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ,
TEXAS, SUPPORTING THE ACCEPTANCE OF AN ENERGY EFFICIENCY
AND CONSERVATION BLOCK GRANT FROM THE STATE OF TEXAS IN
THE AMOUNT OF $75,000.
WHEREAS, Congress passed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA)
of 2009 and the President signed into law on February 17`h, 2009, to stimulate the
economy and create jobs; and,
WHEREAS, ARRA included $3.2 billion in funding for the Energy Efficiency and
Conservation Block Grants (EECBG) Program authorized in Title V, Subtitle E of the
Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) and signed into law on December 19,
2007; and,
WHEREAS. The purpose of the EECBG program is to, 1) reduce fossil fuel emissions
in a manner that is environmentally sustainable and to the maximum extent practicable
maximizes benefits for local and regional communities; 2) to reduce the total energy use
of eligible entities; and 3) to improve the energy efficiency in the building sector, the
transportation sector and other appropriate sectors; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Schertz is a city with limited financial resources and desires to
support the development of energy efficiency programs; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Schertz has developed or is interested in developing a EECBG
project, which is sustainable and has measurable energy savings, job creation and
economic stimulus effects into the city; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Schertz is determined to support energy efficiency projects that
leverage federal funds with other public and private resources, including coordinated
efforts involving other Federal programs targeting community development; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Schertz intends to comply with all agreed upon contractual
requirements of ARRA, the EECBG program and other federal and state law: NOW
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SCHERTZ, TEXAS:
THAT, the City Council, through the City Manager, pursue all EECBG funding made
available through ARRA and being allocated by the State Energy Conservation Office to
be used to assist in reaching the city's goals of energy efficiency.
THAT the City Council continues its commitment toward energy efficiency for the
citizens of Schertz and all of Texas.
THAT, this Resolution shall be in force and effect from and after its final passage, and it
is so resolved.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this the 3rd day of November 2009.
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J Fowler, Mayor Pro-Tem
ATTEST:
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City Secretary, City of Schertz
(SEAL OF CITY)
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG)
Notification of Intent
TO: Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
SECO Stimulus
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111 E. 17 Street, Room #801-A
Austin, TX 78711-1440
From: City/County (circle one) City of Schertz
Address: 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz, TX 78154
Date: November 6, 2009
~' (Check here) Th ity/ unty (circle one) of Schertz intends to accept the Energy Efficiency and
Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program allocation under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
(ARRA). These funds will be used to stimulate the economy, create or retain jobs, and to develop and implement
projects that will improve energy efficiency and reduce energy use and fossil fuel emissions in our community.
(Please Check)
e have read the list of preliminary reporting requirements, and understand
that upon acceptance we must comply with all reporting requirements under the
ARRA, in addition to other state and federal requirements.
And
e understand that this form must be returned to SECO within 45 days, at
which point we will receive a follow up packet with the application.
~e further understand that we must pass an official resolution accepting the
funds within 60 days.
e will provide a detailed plan and budget of the project(s) and/or program(s)
we will implement and complete in an application that SEGO will send within 90
days.
Our designated EECBG contact person is (please print)
Name: George Logan Title: Director -Parks, Recreation and Community Services
Address: 1400 Schertz Parkway. Schertz. TX 78154
Telephone: 210-619-1851 Fax: 210-619-1069
Email: glogan(a~schertz.com
_ (Check here) The City/County (circle one) of intends to decline the allocation for the
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program allocation under the ARRA and acknowledge
these funds will cease to be available in the future.
Please at a rate sheet and explain why you are not accepting the allocation.
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