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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-164RESOLUTION BY THE BUTTE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS WHEREAS, the County of Butte recognizes that it is in the interest of the regional, state, and national economy to stimulate the economy; create and retain jabs; reduce fossil fuel emissions; and reduce total energy usage and improve energy efficiency within our jurisdiction; and WHEREAS, Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG} fnnds are available through the Califomia Energy Commission's EECBG Program for grants to eligible local governments for cast-effective energy efficiency projects; and WHEREAS, the County of Butte is eligible for EECBG funding under the California Energy Commission's EECBG Program; and WHEREAS, the County of Butte is proposing to implement energy efficiency projects relative to external and internal lighting retrofits, and HVAC improvements in order to qualify for EECBG funds from the California Energy Commission; and WHEREAS, the County of Butte has considered the application of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to the approval of energy efficiency projects relative to the proposed external and internal lighting retrofits, and HVAC improvements. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT: 1. In compliance with the CEQA, the Butte County Board of Supervisors finds that the activities funded by the grant consist of the operation, repair, maintenance, and permitting of mechanical equipment in a public facility, and is categorically exempt under Section I530I Existing Facilities, Class I, of the State CEQA Guidelines. 2. The Board of Supervisors authorizes the submittal of the application to the California Energy Commission's EECBG Program for funds to execute the proposed external and internal lighting retrofits, and HVAC improvements. 3. If recommended for funding by the California Energy Commission, the Board of Supervisors authorizes the County of Butte to accept a grant award up to the amount of this application for $478,245, and, that the Chief Administrative Officer acting for the County of Butte is hereby authorized and empowered to execute in the name of the County of Butte, all necessary contracts and agreements, and amendments hereto, to implement and carry out the purposes specified in the application. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Butte County Board of Supervisors this 10°r day of November, 2009 by the following vote: La~i~er~so~a ao~c~ii Kirk None AYES: g ABSENT: and Chair Connelly NOES: None NOT VOTING: None ATTEST: GREG ITURRI terim Chief Adrr and Cleric o of Supervisors By: (~' Officer ~~~~ SILL CONNELLY fair Butte County Board of Supervisors