HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 2004-162RESOLUTION COUNCIL AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO ALLOCATE PUBLIC
PROGRAM FUNDS TO EXTEND THE HOUSE—a
INSPECTION R AND TO EXECUTE s CONTRACT
DOCTOR,WITH THE ENERGY I
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 (PRC) based on an
historical electric revenue requirement, and
WHEREAS, the requirement amounts to approximately $1 million per year that mint 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 L.odi's public Benefits Program is comprised of four segments
or customer groups: commercial/industrial, residential, community/non-profit, and municipal,
and
WHEREAS, this request for a public Benefits grant in the amount of $90,000.00 is
specifically designed to extend a residential program called the House -Ass -A -System Inspection
Program, wherein the Lodi H Ouse -As -A -System Inspection Program involves the use of highly -
specialized, computer diagnostics testing equipment which examines a home's air delivery
system. The equipment monitors and interprets the airflow and air return of the existing air
duct or delivery system within a single-family dwelling (the testing can also be utilized at
duplexes, triplexes, as well as small commercial buildings). This diagnostics test is a crucial
first step in identifying whether or not the home's heating and air conditioning system is
operating at peak performance. If we identify that either the air supply system or the air return
system, OR both, are improperly designed, or have reached replacement age, we provide the
customer with the results of the testing, as well as recommendations for system repair. It is
imperative that the air duct system be functioning at its peak, or the comfort level within the
dwelling will be difficult to achieve and/or maintain. A faulty or poorly designed air delivery
system has a direct effect on total energy consumption; thus, by improving the air delivery
system, a customer can reduce electric and/or natural gas usage; and
WHEREAS, the proposed 2004-05 program will be identical to the existing Lodi House -
As -A- y tem Inspection Program, and rebates will continue to be coffered for the repair or
replacement of duct systems, after a customer has participated in the inspection program; and
WHEREAS,
as a qualifying componentof Public Benefits
rte. r Program', a •
WHEREAS, staff recommends utilizing Energy Doctor's existing business relationship
with the City of Lodi and their expertise in this arena, thereby dispensing with going out to bid
pursuant to Lodi Municipal Code 3.20.070; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby
authorize the City Manager to provide a Public Benefits Program grant in the amount of
$90,0300.00 to fund the House -As -A -System Inspection Program; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed
to execute a contract with Energy Doctor, Inc. to provide inspection services for this program;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the program will begin July 8, 2004, and end on
June 30, 2005, or until funds are exhausted.
Dated: August 18, 2004
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I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2004-162 was passed and adopted by the Lodi City
Council in a regular meeting held August 18, 2004, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Beckman, Hitchcock, Howard, Land, and
Mayor Hansen
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
SUSAN J. BLACKSTON
City Clerk
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