HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES NO 156-17RESOLUTION NO. 15 6— 17
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PUBLIC
WORKS DIRECTOR OF THE CITY OF
BAKERSFIELD TO APPLY FOR AN ENERGY
EFFICIENCY LOAN FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENERGY COMMISION AND EXECUTE LOAN
DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY IF THE
LOAN IS APPROVED, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $3,000,000 FOR A CITY -WIDE STREET
LIGHT PROJECT
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WHEREAS, the California Energy Commission provides loans to schools,
hospitals, local governments, special districts, and public care institutions to finance
energy efficiency improvements; and
WHEREAS, loan funds can be used to finance projects by using the annual
energy cost savings to pay the debt service; and
WHEREAS, the City owns approximately 15,570 high pressure sodium (HPS)
street lights; and
WHEREAS, the City has analyzed the cost savings from retrofitting the HPS
street lights with Light Emitting Diode (LED) light fixtures and found it to be favorable
to the City; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of Bakersfield as
follows:
The above recitals are true and correct.
2. The City Council authorizes the City of Bakersfield to apply for an
energy efficiency loan from the California Energy Commission to
implement energy efficiency measures.
3. In compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),
the City Council finds that the activity funded by the loan is exempt
pursuant to CEQA guidelines Section 15302(c) which exempts
replacement and reconstruction of existing utility systems and /or
facilities involving negligible or no expansion of capacity.
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4. If recommended for funding by the California Energy Commission, the
City Council hereby authorizes the City of Bakersfield to accept a loan
up to $3,000,000. The amount of the loan will be paid in full, plus
interest, under the terms and conditions of the Loan Agreement,
Promissory Note, and Tax Certificate of the California Energy
Commission,
5. The City Council hereby authorizes the Public Works Director and the
Finance Director to execute on behalf of the City of Bakersfield all
necessary documents to implement and carry out the purpose of this
resolution, and to undertake all actions necessary to undertake and
complete the energy efficiency projects.
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HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by
the Council of the City of Bakersfield at a regular meeting thereof held on NOV 1 -1017
by the following vote:
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YES: COUNCIL MEMBER RIVERA, GONZALES, WEIR, SMITH, FREEMAN, SUE,W N, PARLIER
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBER N9
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBER
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CITY CLERK and EAbfficio Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
APPROVED
NOV 15 7017
By
KAREN GOH
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
VIRGINIA GENNARO
City Attorney
SHUA H. RUDNICK
Deputy City Attorney
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