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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 98-38RESOLUTION NO. 98-38 A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE ENERGY SOLUTIONS COMPANY FOR PUBLIC BENEFITS COST (PBC) PROGRAM SERVICES WHEREAS, the State has mandated through AB1890 (Electric Industry Restructuring) effective January 1, 1998, that all California electric utilities, including municipally -owned utilities such as Lodi, be required to expend PSC funds in four general categories: (1) Cost-effective Demand-side Management; (2) Renewable Energy Resources and Technologies; (3) Research, Development and Demonstration Programs; and (4) Services for Low Income Electric Customers (including Rate Subsidies); and WHEREAS, unlike Investor Owned Utilities, the City of Lodi retains authority for allotment of its PBC funds to each of the above categories; and WHEREAS, the funding requested will be used to: (1) Insure efficient and effective use of PBC funds; and (2) Identify current and past Lodi and NCPA projects and programs eligible for PBC credit; and (3) Identify opportunities to leverage PBC expenditures by obtaining matching funds and other grants; and (4) Identify potential program candidates for consideration by the City Council; and (5) Provide assistance in establishing appropriate PBC program record keeping and accounting. BE IT RESOLVED, that the Lodi City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with The Energy Solutions Company for Public Benefits Cost (PBC) Program Services effective March, 1998 through June, 1999. Dated: March 4, 1998 I hereby certify that Resolution No. 98-38 was passed and adopted by the Lodi City Council in a regular meeting held March 4, 1998 by the following vote: AYES: Council Members - Johnson, Land, Mann, Pennino and Sieglock (Mayor) NOES: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - None ABSTAIN: Council Members - None A' ALICE M. R IMCHE City Clerk 98-38