CITY COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM

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Department:

City Manager’s Office

Commission Meeting Date:  April 18, 2017

Staff Contact:

Eileen Horn, Sustainability Director

Recommendations/Options/Action Requested:

 

Authorize the Mayor to sign a letter of support for the Lawrence Public Library Solar Grant Application.

 

Executive Summary:

The Lawrence Public Library is applying for a $100,000 grant from the EBSCO Solar Grant Program.  This funding would be utilized to install a solar photovoltaic array on the roof of the library, and to provide some in-library educational displays about solar energy and sustainability. 

 

The grant application is due April 28, 2017.  The Library is requesting a letter of support from the Mayor and City Commission to include with their application.

 

Strategic Plan Critical Success Factor

Collaborative

Fiscal Impact (Amount/Source):

There is no financial commitment requested from the City.

Attachments:

Letter of Support

 

 

 

 

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