HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 1999-19515 RESOLUTION NO. 19515
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 1999-2000 BUDGET BY
APPROPRIATING ~ 13,500 TO PLANNING DEPARTMENT
BUDGET FROM AVAILABLE FUND BALANCE IN THE GENERAL
FUND TO IMPLEMENT A PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR
CHULA VISTA RESIDENTS ON ELECTRICITY CHOICES
AVAILABLE TO CONSUMERS, SPECIFICALLY RELATING TO
GREEN POWER
WHEREAS, during Council discussion on utility deregulation, there was widespread
agreement that the newly deregulated industry was causing confusion among consumers as
to what choices they had, how to switch to an energy supplier other than SDG&E, what, if
any, costs are associated with switching and who consumers can contact for more
information; and
WHEREAS, as a public service, Council directed staff to serve as an information
provider to residents, businesses and other entities on power supply choices, specifically with
regard to green power options; and
WHEREAS, staff developed a partnership with Global Green, a national non-profit
organization, working to create sustainable communities and promote renewable energy by
working in cooperation with business, government and individuals; and
WHEREAS, through the partnership with Global Green, staff is able to leverage funding
from the State in order to provide renewable energy public information to the community; and
WHEREAS, through this proposed public outreach campaign, the City can serve as an
educator and champion for renewable energy by facilitating access to green energy providers
through a broad range of educational efforts and events; and
WHEREAS, the proposal is to distribute consumer information on the benefits and
opportunities for switching to renewable power and facilitate contacts and partnerships
between state agencies, commercial consumers and others; and
WHEREAS, Global Green has received State funding for regional educational outreach
efforts, of which a portion will be used to match the City's contribution of $13,500.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does
hereby amend the Fiscal Year 1999-2000 budget and appropriate ~13,500 of the
unappropriated balance of the General Fund to Account 100-0625-5201 for the development
and implementation of an education program for Chula Vista residents on electricity choices
available to consumers, specifically related to green power.
Presented by Approved as to form by
Resolution 19515
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 29t" day of June, 1999, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Moot, Padilia, Salas and Horton
NAYS: Council mere bets: N one
ABSENT: Councilmembers: Davis
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: None
ATTEST:
Susan Bigelow, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO )
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Susan Bigelow, City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution No. 19515 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a
regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 29th day of June, 1999.
Executed this 29th day of June, 1999.
Susan Bigelow, City Clerk