HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 2014-207RESOLUTION NO. 2014-207
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH EFFICIENCY SERVICES GROUP, LLC, FOR
PUBLIC BENEFITS PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION
WHEREAS, in June 2014 by Resolution 2014-97, the City Council approved a six month
contract with ESG for Public Benefits Program administration, in an amount not to exceed
$50,000; and
WHEREAS, ESG has successfully developed new and improved customer rebates for
Lodi's residential and commercial customers, as well as implemented a clear tracking system
for rebates processed to date to ensure accurate recordkeeping for necessary reporting
requirements; and
WHEREAS, ESG has conducted multiple site visits and energy assessments for some
of the Electric Utility's (EU) larger commercial accounts interested in implementing additional
energy efficiency improvements; and
WHEREAS, ESG has initiated the effort to assist EU staff with development of a Solar
Guidebook to better define the policies and procedures associated with solar rebates and
installations; and
WHEREAS, it is recommended that ESG continue to provide complete turnkey Public
Benefits Program administration services through December 2015 and train the City's
newly -hired Business Development Manager on the work necessary to ensure EU compliance
with energy efficiency funding and reporting; and
WHEREAS, this next year will provide a complete cycle of reporting for ESG to train the
new Business Development Manager, after which time the need for ESG's services will be
re-evaluated.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council hereby authorizes
the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with Efficiency Services
Group, LLC, of Hillsboro, Oregon, for Public Benefits Program Administration in an amount not
to exceed $90,000, with a one-year renewal option.
Dated: November 19, 2014
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2014-207 was passed and adopted by the City
Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held November 19, 2014, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Hansen, Johnson, Mounce, Nakanishi, and
Mayor Katzakian
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
JEVIFER M. OBLSON
City Clerk
2014-207