HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2010-292RESOLUTION NO. 2010-292
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH 212
DEGREES CONSULTING GROUP AND ALL DOCUMENTS
IN CONJUNCTION WITH IMPLEMENTING THE
AGREEMENT FOR NO-COST INSTALLATION OF SOLAR
PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS AT MUNICIPAL FACILITIES
WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista has identified renewable energy systems as a
valuable tool for lowering long-term municipal energy costs which average $4 million annually
and reducing greenhouse gas or "carbon" emissions; and
WHEREAS, when coupled with energy efficiency, renewable energy systems such as
solar photovoltaic (PV) panels are especially cost effective in lowering peak energy demand
when utility rates are highest and the regional electricity grid is constrained; and
WHEREAS, the City has committed to providing at least 20% of its energy demand
through on-site renewable energy generation per its Municipal Building Energy Efficiency Policy
(Resolution No. 2005-048); and
WHEREAS, the City has 515 kW of solar PV that is installed or currently being installed
representing 1 1 % of municipal energy demand; and
WHEREAS, the City has been approached by 212 Degrees Consulting Group on unique
opportunities to host solaz photovoltaic systems on municipal sites for reseazch and development
or tax benefit purposes; and
WHEREAS, 212 Degrees Consulting Group has received funding from the Department
of Energy to demonstrate and monitor large-scale alternative energy systems in urban
environments; and
WHEREAS, the proposed project would install approximately 300 kW of roof-mounted
solaz PV arrays at the Public Works Corp Yard to generate approximately 500,000 kWh annually
(equivalent to the annual energy use of over 80 homes); and
WHEREAS, the systems would be installed at no-cost to the City and 212 Degrees
Consulting Group would be responsible for all liability insurance coverage, warranties, and
maintenance for the installed system and for meeting all Department of Energy reporting and
environmental clearance requirements; and
WHEREAS, the electricity generated by the solar PV panels would be used on-site by the
City at no-cost representing about $75,000 in annual utility cost savings; and
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WHEREAS, at the end of the 3-year demonstration project, the solar PV arrays would
either be removed (paid by 212 Degrees) or system ownership would be transferred at no-cost to
the City; and
WHEREAS, the latter scenario would create ongoing utility cost savings for the City
throughout the system's remaining lifespan (at least 20 years); and
WHEREAS, the systems would also contribute to the goals outlined in Measure #5
(Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Retrofits) of the Council-approved Climate Measures
Implementation Plans; and
WHERAS, if directed by City Council, the City Manager, in coordination with the
Attorney's office, would negotiate and execute agreements based on the above-mentioned terms.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista does hereby authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with 212
Degrees Consulting Group and all documents in conjunction with implementing the agreement
for no-cost installation of solar photovoltaic systems at municipal facilities.
Presented by Approved as in form by
Michael T, Meaelraiir- - --- -- Glen : L'zoogins
Director of Economic Development Department ey
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 14th day of December 2010 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Aguilar, Bensoussan, Ramirez and Cox
NAYS: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: Castaneda
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Cheryl Cox, yor
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. 2010-292 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a
regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 14th day of December 2010.
Executed this 14th day of December 2010.
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Donna R. Norris, CMC, City Clerk