HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 2004-121WHEREAS, 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 an
historical electric revenue requirement; and
WHEREAS, the requirement amounts to approximately $1 million 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 City of Lodi`s Public Benefits Program is comprised of four segments or
customer groups., commercial/industrial, residential, community/non-profit, and municipal; and
WHEREAS, for the past two years, the City of Lodi Electric Utility has maintained a solar
education outreach program utilizing public Benefits funds; and
WHEREAS, staff proposes to extend the Lodi Solar Schoolhouse Program in fiscal year
2004-05, and
WHEREAS, in conjunction with The Rahus )nstitute and the City of Lodi, Electric Utility
will provide a variety of solar energy projects for school -aged children throughout the
community. Some of the projects will include:
➢ 'leacher Workshops — training for science and non -science teachers regarding solar
power, solar technology, and solar experiments;
2"d Annual Solar Schoolhouse Olympics — a day -long event, whereby students in grades
through 12 create various solar projects that demonstrate solar technology and compete
for prizes;
➢ Renewable Energy Lecture Series -- numerous workshops and presentations regarding
new and emerging renewable energy resources will be provided to school teachers at both
private and public schools within Lodi's city limits (or within Lodi Unified School District
jurisdiction);
➢ Material Development -•- new and additional solar -related materials will be generated for
distribution to students, as well as educators.
WHEREAS, the intent of the Lodi Scalar Schoolhouse is to showcase renewable energy
resources to students and teachers. As we rapidly deplete our reserves of natural resources
(such as oil, coal, and natural gas) around the world, our dependence on energy supplies will
most likely shift to now and emerging technologies, including: solar, wind, hydrogen fuel cells,
and others. Staff is targeting elementary, middle, and high school students in hopes of
introducing young people to these important technologies ;before the earth's precious natural
resources are fully consumed.
WHEREAS, The Rahus Institute has been partnering with the City of Lodi Electric Utility
on solar -related projects for the past two years, and staff recommends the extension of this
project and the contract with The Rahus Institute for the upcoming fiscal year; and
WHEREAS., Lodi Municipal Code §3,20.070 authorizes dispensing with bids for
purchases of supplies, services, or equipment when it is in the best interest of the City to do so;
and
WHEREAS, due to the business relationship established between the City of Lodi and
The Rahus Institute, Electric Utility respectfully requests that the Lodi City Council dispense with
going out to bid pursuant to Lodi Municipal Code §3.20.070; and
WHEREAS, Electric Utility staff respectfully recommends approval of the Lodi Solar
Schoolhouse Program as a qualifying component of the City of Lodi Public Benefits Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Counoil hereby authorizes the
City Manager to allocate Public Benefits Program funds in the amount of $55,000.00 to fund the
Lodi Solar Schoolhouse Program; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLED that the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute a
contract with The Rahus Institute to assist in administering elements of this program.
Dated: June 16, 2004
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2004-121 was passed and adopted by the Lodi City
Council in a regular meeting held June 16, 2004, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Beckman, Hitchcock, Howard, and Land
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ASSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Mayor Hansen
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
SUSAN J. BLACK STON
City Clerk
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