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Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Office of Energy Independence asking if the City wishes to participate in a joint grant application for stimulus funding for energy savings measures. (Res.09-1693)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 11-10-09: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to participate with other Wisconsin governmental agencies for the submittal of an EECBG proposal to the Federal government. This grant will be a cooperative venture among a number of Wisconsin governmental entities which will seek a Federal stimulus grant up to $75,000,000.00. Potential purposes for these grant funds are to improve the energy efficiency of government buildings, use of renewable energy at government facilities, and for provision of loans to private property owners for energy efficient improvements.
Further recommends that a resolution be introduced supporting participation in this joint venture.
Fiscal Note: There is a $1.00 for every $5.00 match on the part of the local government. This match may be through either soft costs or actual financial contributions.