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RESOLUTION R09 -208
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PLAINVIEW, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF ENERGY
EFFICIENT AND CONSERVATION BLOCK GRANT
APPLICATIONS WITH THE STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION
OFFICE, A PART OF THE TEXAS COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE
FOR ASSISTANCE TO THE CITY OF PLAINVIEW, TEXAS;
DESIGNATING AN AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL AND AUTHORIZING
SUCH OFFICIAL TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY;
AND PLEDGING COMPLIANCE TO THE AWARDED GRANT
PROGRAM
WHEREAS, Congress passed the American Recovery and Reinvestment
Act (ARRA) of 2009, and the President passed into law on February 17, 2009, to
stimulate the economy and create jobs; and
WHEREAS, ARRA included $3.2 billion in funding for the Energy
Efficiency and Conservation 'Block Grants (EECBG) Program in Title V, Subtitle E
of the Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) and signed into law on
December 19, 2007; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the EECBG program is to, 1) reduce fossil fuel
emissions in a manner that is environmentally sustainable, and to the maximum
extent practicable, maximized benefits for local and regional communities; 2)
reduce the total energy use of eligible entities; and 3) to improve the energy
efficiency in the building sector, the transportation sector and other appropriate
sectors; and
WHEREAS, the City of Plainview is a city with limited financial resources
and desires to support the development of energy efficiency programs; and
WHEREAS, the City of Plainview accepts its allocation and may also
accept additional funds that may become available at a later date; and
WHEREAS, the City of Plainview has developed, or is interested in
developing, an EECBG project, which is sustainable and has measurable energy
savings, job creation, and economic stimulus effects into the City; and
WHEREAS, the City of Plainview is determined to support energy
efficiency projects that leverage federal funds with other public and private
resources, including coordinated efforts involving other federal programs
targeting community development; and
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WHEREAS, the City of Plainview intends to comply with all agreed upon
contractual requirements of ARRA, the EECBG program, and other federal and
state law; and
WHEREAS, the City Council ensures that all conditions of the Grant will
be complied with according to the Grant requirements; and
WHEREAS, the City Council designates Mayor John C. Anderson as the
City's authorized official. The authorized official is given the power to apply for,
accept, reject, alter, or terminate the Grant on behalf of the applicant agency.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PLAINVIEW THAT:
I.
The City of Plainview, through the City Administrator, is directed to pursue
all EECBG funding made available through ARRA and being allocated by the
State Energy Conservation Office to be used to assist in reaching the City's goals
for energy efficiency.
II.
The City of Plainview continues its commitment to develop and implement
projects that will improve energy efficiency and reduce energy use and fossil fuel
emissions in our community for its citizens and all of Texas.
III.
The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute, respectively, on
behalf of the City of Plainview, all necessary documents, including the Energy
Efficiency Conservation Block Grant.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 13 day of October, 119.
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fohn C. Anderson, ayor
ATTEST:
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Belinda Hinojosa, City Secre ry
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APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Gr- g am, Cit o-anager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Ellâ– LAY t e.A
Leslie Spear Pe. rce, City Attorney
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