Title
A RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE ACCEPTANCE BY THE CITY MANAGER’S DESIGNEE OF A SUSTAINABILITY GRANT DISBURSEMENT THROUGH THE ECOSMART CHOICE PROGRAM FROM AMERICAN MUNICIPAL POWER.
Brief Description: As a participant in the EcoSmart Choice program, the City of Hudson has received $468.00 in grant funding. The funding is the result of money remaining after the purchase of renewable energy credits have been made and the cost to fulfill program needs have been incurred. Eligible grant-funded projects must promote balancing environmental, economic, and community interests.
Body
Legislative History
Resolution No. 16-100, authorizing the City to purchase renewable energy certificates and to offer Hudson Public Power customers the option to participate in AMP’s EcoSmart Choice Program, passed July 19, 2016.
Purpose & Explanation
AMP awarded and the City Manager’s Designee accepted Sustainability funding in the amount of $468.00. Staff seeks to use the EcoSmart Choice grant funding for environmental education in support of future Earth Week activities.
Legal Authority for Proposed Legislation
Pursuant to Charter Section 6.04, Contracts & Purchasing:
Competitively bid and advertised for two consecutive weeks; bid tab attached: [Yes/No/NA])
Joint or Cooperative Purchase Program
Professional Services
X Other - Not applicable.
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted (Account #, $)
Supplemental Appropriation Required (Account #, $)
X Appropriation Not Required
Does this legislation require use of an emergency clause?
Yes [if so, explain why]
X No
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends that Council pass this Resolution, affirming the City Manager’s Designee’s acceptance of EcoSmart Choice grant funding from American Municipal Power for environmental education.
Submitted by,
Thomas Sheridan, Interim City Manager
Frank Comeriato, Assistant City Manager- Operations
Rhonda Kadish, Grants Coordinator