HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-062 CCR• its adoption: Member eArmDJ I introduced the following resolution and moved
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1997-14, RETROFIT
OF SEVERAL WELLS WITH ASDs FOR ENERGY CONSERVATION
WHEREAS, an Energy Study and Audit conducted for the City's water utility by
the engineering consulting firm of TKDA and Associates, Inc., identified various capital
improvements and procedural changes which could be implemented to reduce energy costs in the
operation of the water utility; and
WHEREAS, the City Engineer and utility staff have reviewed said study with NSP
and have determined that the recommended capital improvements of retrofitting five wells with
adjustable speed drives and one additional well with a time of day clock/timer are feasible and
could result in significant energy savings; and
WHEREAS, NSP operates a Local Government Energy Conservation Program to
provide no -cost financing of capital improvements which result in substantial energy savings; and
WHEREAS, said retrofit project would be eligible to be fully funded but for some
minor consulting costs through a no cost loan from NSP to the water utility, to be repaid through
future energy savings.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota that:
Improvement Project No. 1997-14, Retrofit of Several Wells With ASDs
for Energy Conservation is hereby established.
2. The City's consultant, TKDA, is hereby authorized to prepare application
materials for participation in the Local Government Energy Conservation
Program, and the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute and submit
to NSP said application materials.
3. Upon receipt of acknowledgment from NSP that the proposed improvement
is feasible and eligible for financing through the Energy Conservation
Program, staff is hereby authorized to negotiate a professional services
contract for development of plans and specifications and construction
services with TKDA for Council consideration.
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4. Costs associated with this project shall be funded by the Water Utility
Fund.
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ATTEST:
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
RDber+- PePPG and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor
thereof: p
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whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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