HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2013-153 RESOLUTION NO. 2013-153
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING (1) SUBMITTAL OF A
$300.000 LOW-INTEREST CALIFORNIA ENERGY
COMMISSION LOAN FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE SOUTH
LIBRARY'S HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM,
(2) ACCEPTANCE OF THE LOAN PROCEEDS, AND (3)
EXECUTION OF ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS BY THE
CITY MANAGER
WHEREAS. the City of Chula Vista ("City`) actively manages its 1,100 municipal
energy and water utility accounts to reduce long-term costs and associated greenhouse gas
emissions; and
WHEREAS, City staff frequently identifies opportunities to improve energy and water
efficiency in order to lower utility costs, reduce maintenance liabilities, and improve building
comfort; and
WHEREAS, the replacement of the South Library heating, ventilation, and air
conditioning (HVAC) system has been identified as a top energy management priority due to its
inefficiency and pending mechanical failure; and
WHEREAS. the California Energy Commission ("CEC") provides loans to local
governments to finance energy efficiency improvements; and
WHEREAS, staff is requesting formal approval to apply for a $300,000 low-interest CEC
loan to replace the existing HVAC system with a more efficient unit; and
WHEREAS, the CEC loan program is specifically designed to allow public agencies to
improve their buildings' energy efficiency and renewable energy capacity; and
WHEREAS, the South Library HVAC project would generate approximately $32,600 in
annual cost savings, which would fully cover the loan debt service.
NOW. THEREFORE_. the City Council of the City of Chula Vista hereby resolves the
following:
1. The City, acting through its City Manager or his designee, is authorized to apply
for an energy efficiency loan from the California Energy Commission to
. implement energy efficiency measures (the South Library HVAC project).
2. In compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the City Council
finds that the activity funded by the loan qualifies for a Class 1(a) categorical
exemption pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the State CEQA
Guidelines.
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3. If recommended for funding by the California Energy Commission. the City is
authorized to accept a loan up to $300,000.
4. The amount of the loan will be paid in full, plus interest, under the terms and
conditions of the Loan Agreement. Promissory Note, and Tax Certificate of the
California Energy Commission.
5. The City Manager; or his designee, is authorized and empowered to execute in the
name of the City all necessary documents to implement and carry out the purpose
of this resolution, and to undertake all actions necessary to undertake and
complete the energy efficiency projects.
Presented by Approved as to form by
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Richard : . H.ri 'len R. gins
Director of Publi 'orks Ci • tt-C72ey `�
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PASSED, APPROVED. and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista
California. this 6th day of August 2013 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Aguilar, Bensoussan, Ramirez. Salas and Cox
NAYS: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
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Cheryl Cox. :yor 7
ATTEST:
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Donna R. Norris, CMC, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO )
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I. Donna R. Norris, City Clerk of Chula Vista, California. do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution No. 2013-153 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a
regular meeting_ of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 6th day of August 2013.
Executed this 6th day of August 2013.
Donna R. Norris, CMC, City Clerk