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