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RESOLUTION 2005-048
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ADOPTING COUNCIL POLICY NO. 840-03,
REGARDING ENERGY CONSERVATION AND
RENEWABLE ENERGY GUIDELINES FOR CITY
BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES
WHEREAS, since 1993, the City of Chu1a Vista has proactively identified and
implemented energy conservation projects and installed renewable power (Solar) on City
buildings and facilities to reduce the City's reliance on fossil fuel-generated electricity and to
help protect the environment; and
WHEREAS, to date, the City has implemented approximately $1.4 million in energy
efficiency projects; and
WHEREAS, the City has avoided approximately $2.75 million in energy cost, saved
approximately 33 MW -hrs of electricity and avoided 25,000 tons of C02 emissions; and
WHEREAS, the City's energy conservation and renewable energy projects have
generated positive economic results for the City and at the same time have benefited the
environment through reduced C02 emissions; and
WHEREAS, adopting the Building Energy Policy sets a minimum energy-efficiency goal
for City buildings and facilities and directs staff to present Council with renewable power
generation and supply options for City buildings and facilities; and
WHEREAS, this policy will reduce the City's cost to operate buildings and facilities,
reduce the City's energy consumption, and protect the environment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista does hereby adopt Council Policy No. 840-03, regarding Energy Conservation and
Renewable Energy Guidelines for City buildings and facilities.
Presented by
Approved as to form by
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Conservation and Environmental
Services Director
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Ann Moore
City Attorney
Resolution 2005-048
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City ofChula Vista,
Califomia, this 15th day of February, 2005, by the following vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers:
Castaneda, Davis, McCann, and Padilla
NAYS:
Councilmembers:
None
ABSENT:
Councilmembers:
Rindone
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Stephen ;;Padilla, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Susan Bigelow, MMC, City C k
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. 2005-048 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a
regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 15th day of February, 2005.
Executed this 15th day of February, 2005.
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Susan Bigelow, MMC, City C k
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