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Home My WebLink AboutPR 23676: ENERGY EFFICIENCY ANDCONSERVATION BLOCK GRANT (EECBG) PROGRAM C111 of 3 INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM Date: April 23, 2024 To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Through: Ronald Burton, CPM City Manager From: Pamela Langford, Assistant City Manager Ty°4nLi 1LQ RE: P. R. #23676 Introduction: The Department of Energy notified Port Arthur that the City is entitled to receive $118,760.00 from the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant(EECBG)Program. A grant proposal was submitted to the Department of Energy in November 2023. On March 8, 2024, an email award notification was sent to the Grants Manager. The City's grant proposal aimed to increase energy efficiency by replacing older high-pressure sodium street lights with more powerful and efficient LED lights throughout Port Arthur. Background: The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program is designed to assist states,local governments,and Tribes in implementing strategies to reduce energy use,reduce fossil fuel emissions, and improve energy efficiency. The Program was authorized in Title V, Subtitle E of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA), and signed into Public Law(PL 110-140) on December 19, 2007. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 appropriated $3.2 billion for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant(EECBG)Program. Budget Impact: The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program will support all expenses related to replacing street lights. The Grant does not require a cash match. Funds will be appropriated in the General Fund and contingent upon approval of budget amendment via adoption of Proposed Ordinance# 7242. Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve P. R. #23676. P. R. #23676 03/12/2024 M. Essex Page 1 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION BLOCK GRANT (EECBG) FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY FOR $118,760.00, WITH NO CASH MATCH, APPROPRIATED IN THE GENERAL FUND AND CONTINGENT UPON APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT VIA ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.7242 WHEREAS,the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant(EECBG)Program is designed to assist states, local governments, and Tribes in implementing strategies to reduce energy use, reduce fossil fuel emissions, and improve energy efficiency; and, WHEREAS,the purpose of the City's grant proposal is to increase energy efficiency by replacing older high-pressure sodium street lights with more powerful and efficient LED lights throughout the City; and, WHEREAS,the Department of Energy has awarded a$118,760 EECBG to the City of Port Arthur, see Exhibit A; and, WHEREAS,the EECBG Program is 100%funded without a cash match requirement; and, WHEREAS, the City Council finds it is in the best interest of the citizens of Port Arthur that the City Manager accept the EECBG funding. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR,TEXAS: Section 1. That the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct. Section 2. That the City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to accept the EECBG funding. Section 3. That the City Manager is designated to sign all documents in connection with the EECBG. Section 4. That a copy of the caption of this Resolution be spread upon the minutes of the City Council. READ,ADOPTED AND APPROVED this day of April A.D.,2024 at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas by the following vote: AYES: P. R. #23676 03/12/2024 M. Essex Page 2 MAYOR: COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: Thurman Bill Bartie,Mayor ATTEST: SHERRI BELLARD CITY SECRETARY AP OVED FOR FORM: r.,,,r kik_7. .......IA- J M. BLACK CITY ATTORNEY APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION: RONALD BURTON,CPM CITY MANAGER PAMELA LANGFORD ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER APPRO .ED FOR AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS: V LYNDA BB SWELL DIRECTOR OF FINANCE P. R. #23676 03/12/2024 M. Essex Page 3 EXHIBIT "A" S:\grants2\EECBG grant\Resolutions\Resolution to accept grant.docx ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT I. Award No. 2. Modification No. 3. Effective Date 4. CFDA No. )E-SE0000677 01/01/2024 81.128 5. Awarded To 3. Sponsoring Office 7. Period of Performance :ITY OF PORT ARTHUR State and Community Energy Programs 01/01/2024 kttn: Ron Burton U.S. Department of Energy through 144 4TH STREET g 1000 Independence Ave, SW 12/31/2025 ?ORT ARTHUR TX 776406450 washington DC 20585 3. Type of Agreement 9. Authority 10. Purchase Request or Funding Document No. 0 Grant IIJA PL 117-58, 2021 24SE000188 ❑ Cooperative Agreement 110-140 EISA of 2007 El Other 11. Remittance Address 12. Total Amount 13. Funds Obligated :ITY OF PORT ARTHUR Govt. Share: $118,760.00 This action: $118,760.00 %ttn: CITY OF PORT ARTHUR ?.O. BOX 1089 Cost Share : $0.00 Total : $118,760.00 ?ORT ARTHUR TX 776411089 Total : $118,760.00 14. Principal Investigator 15. Program Manager 16. Administrator Arturo Romero Golden Field Office Phone: 240-49-6332 U.S. Department of Energy Golden Field Office 15013 Denver West Parkway Golden CO 80401 17. Submit Payment Requests To 18. Paying Office 19. Submit Reports To Payment - Direct Payment Payment - Direct Payment See Attachment 2 from U.S. Dept of Treasury from U.S. Dept of Treasury 20. Accounting and Appropriation Data )5461-2022-31-200835-41020-1005917-0000000-0000000-0000000 ?1. Research Title and/or Description of Project 3IL: EECBG Program - City of Port Arthur For the Recipient For the United States of America ?2. Signature of Person Authorized to Sign 25. Signature of Grants/Agreements Officer Signature on File ?3. Name and Title 24. Date Signed 26. Name of Officer 27. Date Signed Geoffrey I. Walker 03/08/2024 CONTINUATION SHEET REFERENCE NO OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF DE-SE0000677 2 13 DAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR ;ITY OF PORT ARTHUR TEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES DUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F) UEI: EMVNEFYW2KN4 The purpose of this action is to obligate EECBG BIL funds and to authorize activities under Section 40552. In addition to this Assistance Agreement, this award consists of the items listed on the Cover Page of the Special Terms and Conditions. The Project Period for this award is 01/01/2024 through 12/31/2025 This award is subject to the Financial Assistance regulations contained in 2 CFR 200 as amended by 2 CFR Part 910. Funding for all awards and future budget periods is contingent upon the availability of funds appropriated by Congress for the purpose of this program and the availability of future-year budget authority. DOE Award Administrator: Holly Wilson Email: holly.wilson@ee.doe.gov Phone: 240-562-1779 DOE Project Officer: Arturo Romero E-mail: arturo.romero@hq.doe.gov Phone: 240-449-6332 Recipient Business Officer: Ronald Burton E-mail: ron.burton@portarthurtx.gov Phone: (409) 983-8101 Recipient Principal Investigator: Mary Essex E-mail: mary.essex@portarthurtx.gov Phone: (409) 983-8251 "Electronic signature or signatures as used in this document means a method of signing an electronic message that- (A) Identifies and authenticates a particular person as the source of the electronic message; (B) Indicates such person's approval of the information contained in the electronic message; and, (C) Submission via FedConnect constitutes electronically signed documents." ASAP: YES Extent Competed: NOT AVAIL FOR COMP Davis-Bacon Act: YES PI: Essex, Mary Fund: 05461 Appr Year: 2022 Allottee: 31 Report Continued . . . CONTINUATION SHEET REFERENCE NO OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF DE-SE0000677 3 13 DAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR :ITY OF PORT ARTHUR TEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES DUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F) Entity: 200835 Object Class: 41020 Program: 1005917 Project: 0000000 WFO: 0000000 Local Use: 0000000 • JULY 2004