HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 2000-128RESOLUTION NO. 2000-128
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO PROVIDE A PUBLIC BENEFITS PROGRAM GRANT TO
ROSS DRESS FOR LESS
WHEREAS, the State has mandated that beginning January 1, 1998, the City of Lodi is
obligated to fund various programs through a Public Benefits Charge (PBC) based on a
historical electric revenue requirement; and
WHEREAS, the requirement amounts to approximately $1M per year that must be
dedicated to qualifying programs such as energy efficiency. A further stipulation is that these
efforts must be done on the customer's side of the meter in order to qualify; and
WHEREAS, a new business in Lodi, Ross Dress For Less has elected to participate in
the City of Lodi Public Benefits Program. As the new tenant at 340 W. Kettleman Lane
(formerly the site of Luckys Grocery Store), Ross Dress For Less has conducted numerous
tenant improvements to the structure, including several energy efficiency improvements.
Specifically, Ross Dress For Less has had installed:
seven (7) high efficiency heating & air conditioning- HVAC- units (energy efficiency rating of
10.2 or better for all units; the highest rated unit is a 12.6, 13 -ton unit);
over 1,900 T8 fluorescent lamps with electronic ballasts; and
9 seven (7) LED technology EXIT signs.
WHEREAS, by installing these high efficiency products and pieces of equipment, Ross
Dress For Less can anticipate a 10% to 15% savings on their monthly electric utility bill, versus
the old, inefficient equipment recently replaced. Ross Dress For Less is considered a national
leader (a retail chain that operates stores from coast-to-coast) in the utilization of energy
efficient products and materials, including HVAC units, lighting and energy management
systems; and
WHEREAS, after numerous meetings and site visits, the City of Lodi Electric Utility
respectfully recommends approval of this grant as a qualifying component of the City of Lodi
Public Benefits Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Lodi City Council hereby authorizes
the City Manager to provide a Public Benefits Grant in the amount of $15,869.75 to Ross Dress
For Less.
Dated: July 19, 2000
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I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2000-128 was passed and adopted by the Lodi City
Council in a regular meeting held July 19, 2000 by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Hitchcock, Land, Nakanishi, Pennino and
Mann (Mayor)
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
SUSAN J. BLAC ON
City Clerk
2000-128