HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso - CC - 012-2010RESOLUTION NO. 12-2010
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURLINGAME
AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY OF SACRAMENTO TO APPLY FOR FUNDS
ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF BURLINGAME
WHEREAS, the City of Burlingame recognizes that it is in the interest of the regional,
state, and national economy to stimulate the economy; create and retain jobs; reduce fossil fuel
emissions; and reduce total energy usage and improve energy efficiency within our jurisdiction;
and
WHEREAS, State Energy Program (SEP) funds are available through the California
Energy Commission's SEP for grants to eligible local governments for energy efficiency, energy
conservation, renewable energy, and other energy related projects and activities authorized by
the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 ("ARRA"); and
WHEREAS, SEP allows for cities, counties, or groups of cities and counties in California
to apply for SEP funds on behalf of eligible local governments; and
WHEREAS, the City of Burlingame is eligible for SEP funding under the California
Energy Commission's SEP; and
WHEREAS, the City of Burlingame is proposing to collaborate with Sacramento County
to implement a program for financing the energy efficiency, energy conservation, renewable
energy, and other energy related projects and activities authorized by ARRA, which program is
described in Exhibit A for the purpose of qualifying for SEP funds from the California Energy
Commission; and
WHEREAS, the City of Burlingame has considered the application of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to the approval of the program for financing energy
efficiency, energy conservation, renewable energy, and other energy related projects and
activities authorized by ARRA described in Exhibit A; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that in compliance with the CEQA, the City
Council finds that the approval of the program for financing energy efficiency, energy
conservation, renewable energy, and other energy related projects and activities authorized by
ARRA described in Exhibit A is not a "project" under CEQA, because the program does not
involve any commitment to a specific project which may result in a potentially significant
physical impact on the environment, as contemplated by Title 14, California Code of
Regulations, Section 15378(b)(4)).
BE IT ALSO RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Burlingame authorizes the
County of Sacramento to submit a collaborative application on its behalf to the California Energy
Commission for up to $ 16.5 million in SEP funds for the program for financing energy
efficiency, energy conservation, renewable energy, and other energy related projects and
activities authorized by ARRA described in Exhibit A.
RESOLUTION NO.
BE IT ALSO RESOLVED, if recommended for funding by the California Energy
Commission, the (name of local governmental jurisdiction here) authorizes the County of
Sacramento to accept a grant award on its behalf and to enter into all necessary contracts and
agreements, and amendments thereto, on its behalf to implement and carry out the program for
financing the project/s described in Exhibit A.
I, Mary -Ellen Kearney, hereby certify that this Resolution was passed and adopted by the City
Council of the City of Burlingame at a regular meeting held on the 16th day of February 2010,
by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers:BAYLOCK, BROWNRIGG, DEAL, REIGHRAN, NAGEL
NOES: Councilmembers: NONE
ABSENT: Councilmembers: NONE
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Mary-Elleh Kearney, City Clerk
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Cathy Baylock, M yor