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CITY COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM |
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Department: |
City Manager’s Office |
Commission Meeting Date: Sept. 6, 2016 |
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Staff Contact: |
Eileen Horn, Sustainability Coordinator |
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Recommendations/Options/Action Requested: |
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Staff recommends pursuing the energy conservation projects recommended by 360 Energy Engineers, and proceeding with the design and bid process to move towards an energy performance contract as part of the FCIP program. Action: Receive report and concur with staff recommendation to proceed with development of performance contract including the energy conservation projects recommended by 360 Energy Engineers. |
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Executive Summary: |
At the May 24, 2016 meeting, the Commission authorized entering into a contract with 360 Energy Engineers to conduct an Investment Grade Audit of city buildings to identify energy and cost savings opportunities.
Throughout June and July, the 360 team assessed potential for energy efficiency and renewable energy upgrades in 40+ City buildings. In August, 360 Energy Engineers met with staff in Public Works, Parks and Recreation, Finance, and the City Manager’s Office to review and refine the results of the Investment Grade Audit. The attached Comprehensive List of Projects identifies the recommended energy conservation projects in buildings throughout the City.
Staff recommends pursuing the project scope in the top two tiers of the attached list (titled “Neutral Cash Flow” and “CIP”). We believe these projects represent an excellent opportunity for the city to save energy, save money, improve our buildings, and address identified needs from the CIP process.
The Finance Director is recommending funding this project with “Green Bonds” a type of municipal bond created for projects that have environmental benefits. Lawrence would be the first city in Kansas to use this innovative mechanism.
This fall, 360 Energy Engineers will design and bid the proposed projects. We anticipate that the estimated costs will be refined, and some projects may move up or down in the list of priorities based upon additional design and research.
Staff will then bring the actual costs and full project scope back to the Commission in late 2016/early 2017 for review. At that point, we would ask the Commission to consider entering into an Energy Savings Performance Contract with 360 Energy Engineers to carry out the project and guarantee the energy and cost savings. |
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Strategic Goal Area: |
Other |
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Fiscal Impact (Amount/Source): |
The goal for the project is to increase efficiency while keeping a neutral fiscal impact to the City. Several of the items identified in the project are included within the 2017-2021 CIP. Depending on the final analysis, the financing may replace the funding source for some of CIP projects. |
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