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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT OF $50,000 FROM THE MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY, LOCAL CLIMATE ACTION GRANT PROGRAM TO SUPPORT INSTALLATION OF ENERGY EFFICIENT EQUIPMENT AT CITY FACILITIES.
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CITY PROPOSAL:
RESOLVED, that the proper city officials are hereby authorized to accept a $50,000 from the MPCA Local Climate Action Grant program to install energy efficient equipment at City Facilities.
FURTHER RESOLVED, the city of Duluth has the legal authority to accept the money, and financial, technical and managerial capacity to ensure proper planning and maintenance of the project.
FURTHER RESOLVED, the city will meet the 1:1 match with Duluth funds now allocated for energy upgrades.
FURTHER RESOLVED, the Duluth city council names the fiscal agent for this project as Jen Carlson, City of Duluth Finance Director, 411 West First Street, Duluth, MN 55802.
Statement of Purpose
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: This is a resolution authorizing acceptance of a grant of $50,000 from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Local Climate Action Grant Program to support installation of energy efficient heat pump water heaters at City facilities. The new equipment will be installed in up to 41 facilities with older systems and equipment that are extremely energy inefficient. Many facilities directly serve the public including fire halls, parks, and community centers.
The total estimated $210,000 cost to purchase and install the heat pump water heaters will be paid for with this $50,000 state grant, a previously awarded $144,000 federal grant, and a $16,000 contribution from the City’s sustainability fund.