HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - May 7, 2003 E-18C""ITY OF LODI
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AGENDA TITLE: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to approve a Public Benefits Program grant
for mechanical systems and lighting improvements for the Salvation Army Hope Harbor
Project (not to exceed $50,000) (EUD)
MEETING DATE.- May 7, 2003
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Salvation Army Hope Harbor Project is located at 622 North Sacramento
Street. The facility will eventually serve as a food bank, kitchen, shelter and
admnistrafive office for the Lodi Salvation Army.
After two site visits and subsequent follow-up meetings, Electric Utility staff identified numerous energy efficiency
improvements applicable for this facility. The improvements identified include mechanical system (heating, air
conditioning and ventilation, otherwise referred to as HVAC system), lighting, kitchen appliance upgrades, and
building envelope improvements (attic/wall insulation, sky lights). As part of the retrofit process, the Hope Harbor
facility will have the following new, energy efficient equipment and materials:
One hundred forty (14(x) T-8 fluorescent lamps with electronic ballast-,
R-30 attic insulation (currently there is no insulation in the proposed shelter area);
R-11 wall insulation for the entire facility (currently there is no wall insulation in the building)-, and
Six (6) high efficiency Carrier -brand HVAC units.
By installing the aforementioned equipment and materials, the Lodi Salvation Army will reduce energy consumption
(gas and Oectric) by 10% to 20% per month.
The City of Lodi Electric Utility staff respectfully recommends approval of this item as a qualifying component of the
City of Lodi Public Benefits Program.
FUNDING, Public Benefits Fund- $25,000 from 164605 (Demand-side Management), and $25,000 from 164606
(Assistance for Low -Income Customers)
Funding Approval, VAA-" W
Vicky McANie, Finance Director
Alan - Va I 10 W_
Electric Utility Director
PREPARED BY, Rob Lechner, Manager of Customer Service & Programs
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APPROVED: CZ
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RESOLUTION NO. 2003-81
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 (PSC)
based on a historical electric revenue requirement; and
WHEREAS, the requirement amounts to approximately $111 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 Lo is Public Benefits Program is comprised of four
segments or customer groups: commercial/industrial, residential, commun ity/n on- profit,
and municipal; and
WHEREAS, the Salvation Army Hope Harbor Project is located at 622 North
Sacramento Street. The facility will eventually serve as a food bank, kitchen, shelter
and administrative office for the Lodi Salvation Army; and
WHEREAS, staff has identified numerous energy efficiency improvements
applicable for this facility. The improvements identified include mechanical system
(heating, air conditioning and ventilation [HVAC] system), fighting, kitchen appliance
upgrades, and building envelope improvements (attic/wall insulation, sky lights). As part
of the retrofit process, the Hope Harbor facility will have the following new, energy
efficient equipment and materials:
140 T-8 fluorescent lamps with e;ectronc ballast;
R-30 attic insulation (currently there is no insulation in the proposed shelter area);
R01 I wall insulation for the entire facility (currently there is no wall insulation in the building); and
6 high -efficiency Carrier -brand HVAC units.
WHEREAS, by installing the aforementioned equipment and materials, the Lodi
Salvation Army will reduce energy consumption (gas and electric) by 10% to 20% per
month; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lodi Electric Utility staff recommends approval of this item
as a qualifying component of the City of Lodi Public Benefits Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council hereby
authorizes the City Manager to provide a Public Benefits Program Grant to Salvation
Army Hope Harbor demand-side management project in the amount $50,000.00.
Dated, May 7, 2003
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2003-81 was passed and adopted by the City
Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held May 7, 2003, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Beckman, Hansen, Howard, Land, and
Mayor Hitchcock
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
SUSAN J. BLACKSTON
City Clerk
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