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   CITY COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM  | 
  
   
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   City Manager’s Office  | 
  
   Commission Meeting Date: April 18, 2017  | 
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   Staff Contact:  | 
  
   Eileen Horn, Sustainability Director  | 
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   Recommendations/Options/Action Requested:  | 
  
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   Authorize the Mayor to sign a letter of support for the Lawrence Public Library Solar Grant Application.  | 
  
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   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. 
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   Strategic Plan Critical Success Factor  | 
  
   Collaborative  | 
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   Fiscal Impact (Amount/Source):  | 
  
   There is no financial commitment requested from the City.  | 
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