Number:
061426
Version:
ORIGINAL
Reference:
SPONSOR:
THE CHAIR
Title:
Resolution relating to the application, acceptance, and funding of various grants from We Energies and Focus on Energy program for a photovoltaic system to be installed at the Recycling Education Center.
Analysis:
This resolution authorizes the Department of Public Works-Operations Division - Buildings and Fleet to apply for, accept and fund grants which total $77,000 from We Energies and Focus on Energy program for a photovoltaic system to be installed at the Recycling Education Center. The local out-of-pocket City share required to receive the grants is $43,000. The estimated total cost of the project is $120,000.
Body
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee is eligible for $42,000 in grant funds from We Energies and $35,000 from the Focus on Energy program for installation of a photovoltaic system to be installed at the Recycling Education Center, 1313 West Mount Vernon Avenue; and
Whereas, The project costs would total $120,000, of which $77,000 (64%) would be provided by the grantors and $43,000 (36%) is the local out-of-pocket City share required to receive the grants; and
Whereas, The photovoltaic system is intended to decrease demand for utility generated electricity and reduce net energy expenses; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the applications for the We Energies and Focus on Energy program grants are authorized, and the Department of Public Works - Operations Division - Buildings and Fleet Services shall accept the grants without further approval unless the terms of the grants change; and, be it
Further Resolved, that the City Comptroller is authorized to commit funds within the Capital Projects/Grant Parent Account of the 2007 Special Revenue Grant and Aid Projects; fund the following amounts for the project program entitled “We Energies/Focus on Energy Photovoltaic System Grant Program:”
Project/Grant Grantor Share
Project Grant Chartfield SP032070100
Fund 0306
Organization 9990
Program 0001
Budget Year 0000
SubClass R999
Account 000600
Project Grant Total $77,000
Project Grant Facilities Systems
Project Grant Chartfield BU11091200
Fund 0321
Organization 5010
Program 0001
Budget Year 0000
SubClass R999
Account 000600
Project Grant Total $43,000
Construction is scheduled for 2007.
Previously authorized for this project: $0.00 (zero).
Current estimated cost of the total project including this resolution: $120,000.
Original estimated cost of the total project: $120,000.
Further Resolved, That these funds are appropriated to the Department of Public Works - Operations Division - Buildings and Fleet Services, which is authorized to expend from the amount budgeted for specific purposes as indicated in the grant budget; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works shall have the authority to authorize transfers within the project budget so long as the amount expended for any purpose shall not exceed the amount authorized by the budget by 10% and such transfers are in accordance with grantor regulations.
Drafter:
DPW - Operations Division - Buildings and Fleet Services
JJJ
01/23/07