HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 15345: PROPOSALS FOR ENERGY USE, EFFICIENCY & CONSERVATION STRATEGY FOR CITYMemorandum
City of Port Arth ur, Texas
City Manager's Office
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Rebecca Underhill, Assistan an er
Date: June 25, 2009
Subject: Proposed Resolution 15345
PR 15345 is presented for your consideration and approval. This resolution authorizes the staff to solicit
proposals for an evaluation of the energy use of the City and prepare a conservation strategy for the City.
This process will start immediately, and a contract recommendation will be returned to City Council for
consideration and approval.
P. R N0.15345
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO REQUEST PROPOSALS FROM QUALIFIED FIRMS TO
EVALUATE THE CURRENT ENERGY USE AND DEVELOP
AN ENERGY. EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION
STRATEGY FOR THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
WHEREAS, the City has applied for an Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Chant, through
the United States Department of Energy, American Recovery and Relief Act (ARRA) funding, and;
WHEREAS, this program requires the City to submit an Energy Efficiency and Conservation
Strategy (EEGs) within 120 days of the date of the awazd, and;
WHEREAS, the City desires to develop a strategic, measurable program to reduce energy use.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PORT ARTHUR:
THAT, the City Manager is hereby authorized to request proposals from firms qualified in energy
efficiency studies of public organizations.
THAT, the City Manager shall return his evaluation of the proposals, along with the scope of work
and contract, to the Council for consideration and approval.
READ, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED, this 30th day of June, 2009, AD, at a Regulaz Meeting
of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor: _
Councihnembers:
Mayor
ATTEST:
Terri Hanks, City Secretary
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APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
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Rebecca Underhill, Assistant City Manager