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Resolution to Accept Grant and Appropriate Funds from the Michigan Bureau of Energy Systems ($218,712.00) (8 Votes Required)
Memorandum
The attached resolution authorizes a grant agreement with the Michigan Department of Energy, Labor and Economic Growth (DELEG) Bureau of Energy Systems (BES) to accept a $218,712.00 Energy Efficiency and LED Demonstration Grant for the City of Ann Arbor to install additional LED streetlights, as well as other LED lighting at eight City-owned facilities.
On May 1, 2006, City Council passed resolution R-172-5-06, setting three strong renewable energy targets for the City: 30% renewable energy for municipal operations by 2010; 20% renewable energy for the Ann Arbor community by 2015; and, a 20% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from 2000 levels for the Ann Arbor community by 2015. Recognizing that energy efficiency is an important contributor to meeting these goals - and that LED lighting can reduce lighting energy use by 40% or more - the Energy Office has been awarded funding for a variety of LED installations.
This grant will pay 90% of the cost of the equipment for the following LED installations:
· Cobblestone Barn (second floor rental space)
· Mack Pool deck
· Veterans Pool lobby
· City Hall - Council Chambers
· Wheeler Service Center (fueling canopy and other outdoor lighting)
· Fire Station #1 garage
· Fire Station #6 garage
· 4th and Washington Parking Structure (below-ground floors only)
· LED Streetlights (50 fixtures)
Matching funds for the remaining 10% of the equipment cost and installation of the new fixtures is available in the various facilities' maintenance budgets. The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) will be responsible for $5,499.00 in matching funds associated with the 4th and Washington installations. The Energy Fund will provide funding for educational displays at the different facilities and for an informational website describing the installations.
Finally, the Energy Office is partneri...
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