HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolutions (R-09-3162)-11/04/2009RESOLUTION R-09-3162
I'~ A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT
~' ACT (ARRA) OF 2009 PURSUING THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND
CONSERVATION BLOCK GRANTS (EECBG) PROGRAM FOR FUNDING
WHEREAS, Congress passed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA)
of 2009 and the President signed into law on February 17, 2009, to
stimulate the economy and create jobs; and
WHEREAS, ARRA included $3.2 billion in funding for the Energy Efficiency and
Conservation Block Grants (EECBG) Program authorized in Title V,
Subtitle E of the Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) and
signed into law on December 19, 2007; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the EECBG program is to, 1) reduce fossil fuel emissions in
a manner that is environmentally sustainable, and to the maximum extent
practicable, maximizes benefits for local and regional communities, 2) to
reduce the total energy use of eligible entities; and 3) to improve the
energy efficiency in the building sector, the transportation sector and other
appropriate sectors; and
WHEREAS, the City of Colleyville has limited financial resources and desires to
support the development of energy programs; and
WHEREAS, the City of Colleyville accepts its allocation and may also accept additional
funds that may become available at a later date; and
WHEREAS, the City of Colleyville is interested in developing a EECBG project, which
is sustainable and has measurable energy savings, job creation and
economic stimulus effects into the City; and '~~,
WHEREAS, the City of Colleyville is determined to support energy efficiency projects
that leverage federal funds with other public and private resources,
including coordinated efforts involving other Federal programs targeting
community development; and
WHEREAS, the City of Colleyville intends to comply with all agreed upon contractual
requirements of ARRA, the EECBG program and other federal and state
law.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS:
Sec. 1. THAT the City through the City Administrator, pursue all EECBG funding
made available through ARRA and being allocated by the State Energy
Conservation Office to be used to assist in reaching the City's goals of
energy efficiency.
Sec. 2. THAT the City continues its commitment toward energy efficiency for the
citizens of Colleyville and all of Texas.
AND IT IS SO RESOLVED.
APPROVED BY VOTE OF ~ AYES, ~ NAYS AND ~ ABSTENTIONS
ON THIS THE ~ DAY OF 2009.
ATTES ~`~~
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Cynthi Singleton, TRMC, CMC
City Secretary
CITY OF COLLEYVILLE
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David Kelly
Mayor