HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 2001-136RESOLUTION NO. 2001-136
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO PROVIDE A PUBLIC BENEFITS
PROGRAM GRANT TO THE MONDAVI
DISTRIBUTION CENTER
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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, the Robert Mondavi Company is constructing a 600,000 square foot
product distribution center at the northern end of Guild Avenue in Lodi; and
WHEREAS, in consultation with the City of Lodi Electric Utility and Planergy
International, Mondavi has opted to upgrade the lighting and mechanical components of
their new facility incorporating high efficiency equipment and technology; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Public Benefits Program grant in the amount of
$90,731.00 reflects a 25 percent contribution towards the total cost of the installed
energy efficient equipment; and
WHEREAS, Robert Mondavi will be installing the following designated energy
efficient equipment/technology:
• water-cooled chiller (this is the main cooling system for the distribution center,
which is designed to maintain a year-round indoor temperature of 65 degrees);
• heat pumps for the office space (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating of 12.0);
• high efficiency pump motors for warehouse and office HVAC (heating & cooling)
systems;
• 350 -watt pulse start metal halide warehouse lighting;
• lighting motion sensors for office space; and
• skylights for warehouse (otherwise referred to as "free lighting").
WHEREAS, as a result of the energy analysis, site visits, meetings and scope -of -
work revisions, the City of Lodi Electric Utility recommends approval of this grant request
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
$90,731.00 to fund the Mondavi Distribution Center Demand-side Management Project.
Dated: June 6, 2001
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I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2001-136 was passed and adopted by the
Lodi City Council in a regular meeting held June 6, 2001 by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Hitchcock, Howard, Land, Pennino and
Mayor Nakanishi
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
SUSAN J. BLACKSTON
City Clerk
2001-136