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2012-005 - Federal Stimulas funding through energy efficiency conservation block grant phase 2 programRESOLUTION 2012 -005 RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS TO APPLY FOR FEDERAL STIMULUS FUNDING THROUGH THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY CONSERVATION BLOCK GRANT PHASE 2 PROGRAM WHEREAS, the Town of Los Gatos recognizes that it is in the interest of the regional, state, and national economy to stimulate the economy; create and retain jobs; reduce fossil fuel emissions; and reduce total energy usage and improve energy efficiency within our jurisdiction; and WHEREAS, Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) funds are available through the California Energy Commission's EECBG Phase 2 Program for grants to eligible local governments for cost - effective energy efficiency projects; and WHEREAS, the Town of Los Gatos is eligible for EECBG funding under the California Energy Commission's EECBG Program; and WHEREAS, the Town of Los Gatos is proposing to implement the energy efficiency project /s described in Exhibit A in order to qualify for EECBG Phase 2 funds from the California Energy Commission. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Los Gatos authorizes the submittal of the application to the California Energy Commission's EECBG Phase 2 Program for funds to execute the proposed project described in Exhibit A. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, if recommended for funding by the California Energy Commission, the Town of Los Gatos authorizes the Town of Los Gatos to accept a grant award up to the amount of this application for $947,500 and the Town Manager is hereby authorized and empowered to execute in the name of the Town of Los Gatos all necessary contracts and agreements, and amendments hereto, to implement and carry out the purposes specified in the application. PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos held on the 6th day of February, 2012 by the following vote: COUNCIL: AYES: Steven Leonardis, Diane McNutt, Joe Pirzynski, Barbara Spector, and Mayor Steve Rice NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: SIGNED: MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA ATTEST: CLERK OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA