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:”
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