HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.council.093A-09RESOLUTION # ~~ ~
(Series of 2009)
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ASPEN, COLORADO,
AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES OF FUNDS GENERATED THROUGH THE RENEWABLE
ENERGY MITIGATION PROGRAM
WHEREAS, on December 13, 1999 the City Council of the City of Aspen, Colorado
approved Ordinance No. 55 adopting the Aspen/Pitkin Energy Conservation Code, which
established the Renewable Energy Mitigation Program (REMP); and
WHEREAS, the Aspen/Pitkin Energy Conservation Code allows that the funds be spent
with the approval of the Board of Trustees of the Community Office for Resource Efficiency
and in accordance with a joint resolution by the Aspen City Council and the Pitkin County
Board of Commissioners; and
WHEREAS, in light of the postponement of the REMP grant cycle until at least January
2010, the Board of the Community Office for Resource Efficiency requests the following funds
for operational expenses for the 2010 calendar year:
1. REMP Management Fee, $90,000. The Community Office for Resource Efficiency
requests its annual management fee in order to administer and manage REMP
programs.
2. Third-Party Audit, $8,000. These funds will be used to complete tax work and
processing for the Community Office for Resource Efficiency.
3. Climate Coordinator Position, $75,000. The Climate Coordinator works on special
projects associated with the reduction of greenhouse gases and sustainable practices.
This request will fund the position's salary and benefits during the 2010 calendar year.
4. Energy Efficient Appliance Rebates, $35,000. These funds will support the Community
Office for Resource Efficiency's appliance rebate program.
Canary Initiative Staff Position, $87,500. These funds support the Canary Initiative
Project Coordinator position for calendar year 2010. The Project Coordinator develops
and implements strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the City of Aspen.
6. ZGreen Business Outreach, $26,000. These funds will be used to finance a continued
environmental education outreach effort to Aspen's business community. The primary
goal of this program is to work with large businesses to reduce their energy use and
environmental footprint in the City of Aspen.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE ASPEN CITY COUNCIL does hereby
approve the expenditure of $351,500 for the above projects with the following provisions:
1. The Renewable Energy Mitigation Fund has a current balance of approximately $2,050,000
as of October 20~", 2009.
2. The Community Office for Resource Efficiency will report to the Pitkin County Board of
County Commissioners and Aspen City Council regarding the progress and completion of
the approved projects in January 2010.
Dated: /r~i~7~~/~~ ~~ ~~~
I, Kathryn S. Koch, duly appointed and acting City Clerk do certify that the foregoing is a true
and accurate copy of that resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Aspen,
Colorado, at a meeting held November 9, 2009.
Kathryn S. Koch, City Clerk