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File #: 25-0644R    Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 8/1/2025 In control: Recreation, Libraries and Authorities
On agenda: 8/11/2025 Final action:
Enactment date: Enactment #:
Title: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT 256937 WITH THE MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY (MPCA) TO SUPPORT INSTALLATION OF ENERGY EFFICIENT EQUIPMENT AT CITY FACILITIES.
Attachments: 1. Cover Memo - MPCA 25-0644R, 2. City of Duluth LCA Amendment 1 (1)
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT 256937 WITH THE MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY (MPCA) TO SUPPORT INSTALLATION OF ENERGY EFFICIENT EQUIPMENT AT CITY FACILITIES.

 

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CITY PROPOSAL:

WHEREAS, resolution 24-0304R authorized the application to the MPCA Local Climate Action Plan Grant program to install energy efficient equipment at City facilities; and

WHEREAS, resolution 24-0603R authorized acceptance of the MPCA grant in the amount of $50,000.00; and

WHEREAS, the installation of energy efficient equipment has proceeded and an amendment is needed to extend the grant project deadline.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the proper city officials are hereby authorized to execute the first amendment to the Local Climate Action Grant agreement 25693 (City contract No. 24820), substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A, with the MPCA.

 

Statement of Purpose

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: This resolution amends grant agreement 25693 with the MPCA for funding the installation of heat pump water heaters at City facilities, to extend the project deadline to June 30, 2026. This amendment is necessary to align the timeline for installing 47 heat pump water heaters with the deadline set by secondary grant funding. The installation of units has proceeded and surpassed half of the required number of replacements, and is on track for completion in January 2026.