HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2009-231RESOLUTION NO. 2009-231
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING SUBMITTAL OF A LOCAL
ENERGY ASSURANCE PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION
TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY FOR $300,000 AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE
TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO OBTAIN
AND MANAGE THE GRANT FUNDS
WHEREAS, a goal of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA),
in part, is to "facilitate recovery from disruptions to the energy supply" and "enhance reliability
and quicker repair of outages; and
WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Energy is utilizing ARRA funding to create the
Local Energy Assurance Planning Initiative (LEAP) to create jobs at the local level and allow
Cities to have well-developed, standazdized energy assurance and resiliency plans that they can
rely on during energy emergencies and supply disruptions; and
WHEREAS, eligibility for award under the LEAP Initiative is restricted to U.S. Cities
only; and
WHEREAS, LEAP Initiative funding will provide opportunities for the City to evaluate
and improve the emergency operation system; and
WHEREAS, the National Energy Center for Sustainable Communities (NECSC) was
founded by the City of Chula Vista, California; San Diego State University (SDSU); and the Gas
Technology Institute (GTI), and with the support of the U.S. Department of Energy; and
WHEREAS, the NECSC's mission is to promote healthier and more productive
communities by integrating cleaner energy systems and energy-smart planning and design into
new development and redevelopment projects; and
WHEREAS, the NECSC executes its mission through collaborative research,
demonstration and capacity-building (education and training) initiatives among government
agencies, universities, utilities, companies and nongovernmental organizations across the nation;
and
WHEREAS, the NECSC is collaborating with government agencies, companies and
utilities to create a national demonstration site for energy-smart community development through
the ultimate creation of up to 20-30 showcase technology, land use and management practice
demonstration sites across the City of Chula Vista; and
WHEREAS, city staff seeks to work with the NECSC to apply for and acquire funding
under the LEAP Initiative.
Resolution No. 2009-231
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NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista does hereby approve submittal of a Local Energy Assurance Planning Initiative Grant
Application for $300,000.
Be it further resolved that the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does hereby
authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all documents necessary to obtain and
manage grant funds.
Presented
Approved as to form by
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azy lbert .E., AICP Bar< C. Mies d
Deputy City anager/Development Services City Attorney
Director
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 6th day of October 2009 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers:
NAYS: Councilmembers:
ABSENT: Councilmembers:
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers:
ATTEST:
Bensoussan, Ramirez, Thompson and Cox
None
None
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Dorma R. Norris, CMC, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO )
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
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Cheryl Cox, Iayor
I, Donna R. Norris, City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution No. 2009-231 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 October 2009.
Executed this 6th day of October 2009.
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Donna R. Norris, C C, City Clerk