HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 2003-31RESOLUTION NO. 2003-31
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE
SUBMITTAL OF A BATTERY BACKUP SYSTEM (BBS) GRANT
APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION; AND
ACCEPTANCE OF A BBS GRANT AWARD RELATING TO THE
PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER
SUPPLY SYSTEM FOR TRAFFIC SIGNALS; AND FURTHER
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL
NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION
WHEREAS, in the spring of 2001, the City of Lodi investigated the possibility of installing
battery backup systems in numerous traffic signals throughout the community. The research
and investigation was a direct response to the California energy crisis and the potential for
rolling energy blackouts in Lodi. In the event of a rolling blackout, traffic signals in Lodi that had
been retrofitted with a battery back up system would continue to operate, thus reducing the
impact on motorists and pedestrians in those given intersections. Based upon traffic flow and
traffic volume, it was determined that 19 traffic signal intersections around Lodi would be the
first such intersections to be retrofitted with a BBS; and
WHEREAS, having received City Council approval in April of 2001, the identified 19
intersections were retrofitted by June of 2001 with the BBS and related materials; and
WHEREAS, in late 2001, the California Energy Commission invited interested electric
utility representatives and other local municipal officials to serve on a task force to recommend
how state -approved grant dollars would be allocated to communities that had installed BBS in
traffic signal intersections; and
WHEREAS, once the eligibility criteria were established, communities throughout the
state were able to submit an application packet for a designated rebate amount. The City of
Lodi has submitted its application, and pending approval of this resolution, will be awarded a
grant in the amount of $21,733; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends that the City Council approve the acceptance of the BBS
grant award relating to the purchase and installation of uninterruptible power supply systems for
19 traffic signal intersections, and further recommends authorizing the City Manager to execute
all of the necessary documents to implement and carry out the purpose of this resolution to
successfully complete the BBS installations on behalf of the City of Lodi.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby accept
the BBS grant award relating to the purchase and installation of uninterruptible power supply
systems for 19 traffic signal intersections; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed
to execute all necessary documents to implement and carry out the purpose of this resolution
to successfully complete the BBS installations on behalf of the City of Lodi.
Dated: March 5, 2003
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I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2003-31 was passed and adopted by the City
Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held March 5, 2003, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Beckman, Hansen, Howard, Land, and Mayor
Hitchcock
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
SUSAN J. BLACKSTON
City Clerk
2003-31