HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - July 7, 1999 E-14AGENDA TITLE: Public Benefits Program Grant — Demand-side Management Project - Lodi Grape Festival
Energy Efficient Lighting Retrofit ($45,000)
MEETING DATE: July 7, 1999
PREPARED BY: Electric Utility Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council approve a Public Benefits Program grant in the amount
of $45,000 for an energy efficient lighting retrofit project for the Lodi Grape
Festival & Harvest Fair.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Lodi Grape Festival & Harvest Fair, located at 413 E. Lockeford Street, is
embarking upon a multi -phase energy efficiency improvement project. Phase
One of their effort involves the removal of all existing external or grounds
lighting in the exhibit area, and replacing the lights, fixtures and poles with state-of-the-art, energy efficient lighting.
Specifically, the Lodi Grape Festival & Harvest Fair is proposing to install:
➢ fifty-four (54) 400 -watt metal halide light fixtures;
➢ fourteen (14) 25 foot metal poles with new concrete bases; and
➢ related materials (such as wire & conduit, an electrical lighting panel and circuit breakers).
In consultation with the City of Lodi Electric Utility, and its energy services partner (Energy Masters International), the
Lodi Grape Festival & Harvest Fair has selected this particular project as its Phase One effort. It is anticipated that all
necessary trenching work and light fixture installation will be completed prior to the annual Lodi Grape Festival event
(held this year from September 16-19). The external lighting retrofit will dramatically improve visibility in the exhibit
area, not only for the annual Lodi Grape Festival, but for the numerous other outdoor events and venues held at the
festival grounds as well.
Other phases of the Lodi Grape Festival & Harvest Fair energy efficiency improvement project will address heating
and cooling needs of on-site structures, as well as the indoor lighting needs at all buildings. These additional phases
will commence in either late 1999 or early 2000.
The Lodi Grape Festival Energy Efficient Lighting Retrofit Project is categorized as a demand-side management
project (the other main components of the Public Benefits Program are: renewables, assistance for low-income
customers, and research, design & development). The City of Lodi's Public Benefits Program is comprised of four
customer groups, including: 1) residential, 2) commercial/industrial, 3) municipal, and 4) community/non-profit. The
aforementioned project is categorized in the community/non-profit customer group.
The City of Lodi Electric Utility respectfully recommends approval of this grant as a qualifying component of the City of
Lodi's Public Benefits Program.
APPROVED:
H. Dixon F ynn -- City Ma ager
FUNDING: 164604 - Public Benefits Program Fund
Category: Demand-side Management
FUNDING APPROVAL: ` 11 (M -1 -3 -
Vicky McAthie, Finance Director
PREPARED BY:
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Alan N. Vallow
Electric Utility Director
Rob Lechner, Manager, Customer Programs
APPROVED:
H. Dixon Flynn -- City Manager
LODI GRAPE 'FESTIVAL & HARVEST FAIR
June 24, 1999
Alan Vallow
City of Lodi - Electric Utility Department
1331 S. Ham Lane
Lodi, CA 95242
Dear Alan:
Over the past few months the Grape Festival has been undergoing an energy efficiency
study, and as a result of that study we have determined that Phase I of this project would be
to replace a major portion of our outside lighting. We would like to request $45,000.00 from
the City of Lodi Public Benefits Fund to assist with the implementation of Phase I.
The Lodi Grape Festival Association strives to be a major contributor to our community, not
only through our Annual Grape Festival but year round with our many events. We believe
that over $200.000.00 is raised by local organizations during the Grape Festival and estimate
that our interim events contribute more than 2 million a year to the local economy.
We appreciate your consideration on Phase I of our project and are grateful for your
involvement.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
a,
Maris A. Armstrong
General Manager
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POST OFFIcT Box 848 • LODI, CALIFORNIA 93241 • (209) 369-2771 • FAx (209) 369-9185
RESOLUTION NO. 99-93
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PROVIDE A
PUBLIC BENEFITS CHARGE (PBC) GRANT TO LODI
GRAPE FESTIVAL
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 amount 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, following the Electric Utility Department's review of the Lodi Grape
Festival & Harvest Fair, located at 413 E. Lockeford Street, the following energy
conservation measures emerged:
1) The Lodi Grape Festival & Harvest Fair is embarking upon a multi -phase
energy efficiency improvement project. Phase One of their effort involves the removal
of all existing external or grounds lighting in the exhibit area, and replacing the lights,
fixtures and poles with state-of-the-art, energy efficient lighting. Specifically, the Lodi
Grape Festival & Harvest Fair is proposing to install:
➢ fifty-four (54) 400 -watt metal halide light fixtures;
➢ fourteen (14) 25 foot metal poles with new concrete bases; and
➢ related materials (such as wire & conduit, an electrical lighting panel and circuit
breakers).
WHEREAS, in consultation with the City of Lodi Electric Utility, and its energy
services partner (Energy Masters International), the Lodi Grape Festival & Harvest Fair
has selected this particular project as its Phase One effort. It is anticipated that all
necessary trenching work and light fixture installation will be completed prior to the
annual Lodi Grape Festival event (held this year from September 16-19). The external
lighting retrofit will dramatically improve visibility in the exhibit area, not only for the
annual Lodi Grape Festival, but for the numerous other outdoor events and venues
held at the festival grounds as well; and
WHEREAS, other phases of the Lodi Grape Festival & Harvest Fair energy
efficiency improvement project will address heating and cooling needs of on-site
structures, as well as the indoor lighting needs at all buildings. These additional
phases will commence in either late 1999 or early 2000; and
WHERAS, the Lodi Grape Festival Energy Efficient Lighting Retrofit Project is
categorized as a demand-side management project (the other main components of the
Public Benefits Program are: renewables, assistance for low-income customers, and
research, design & development). The City of Lodi's Public Benefits Program is
comprised of four customer groups, including: 1) residential, 2) commercial/industrial,
3) municipal, and 4) community/non-profit. The aforementioned project is categorized
in the community/non-profit customer group.
The City of Lodi Electric Utility respectfully recommends approval of this Public
Benefits Grant of $45,000.00 as a qualifying component of the City of Lodi's Public
Benefits Program.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Lodi City Council hereby authorizes the City
Manager to provide a Public Benefits Charge (PBC) Grant in the amount of $45,000.00
to Lodi Grape Festival & Harvest Fair.
Dated: July 7, 1999
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 99-93 was passed and adopted by the Lodi
City Council in a regular meeting held July 7, 1999 by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Hitchcock, Nakanishi and Pennino
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Mann and Land (Mayor)
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ALICE M. REIMCHE
City Clerk
99-93