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Resolution authorizing an emergency appropriation in the amount of $5,658,700, and authorizing acceptance of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program funding as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
Staff Summary
· In June of 2009, the Lake County Board authorized the application for a direct allocation of $5,658,700 under the EECBG as part of the ARRA of 2009.
· On September 7, 2009, Lake County received program approval and award notification for Lake County’s EECBG program.
· Lake County has identified three program areas to which the grant funds will be directed which include Energy Retrofits in County Owned Facilities, Developing Green Building Code Standards to promote energy efficiency, and the County Fleet Routing Efficiency Program.
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WHEREAS, in June of 2009, the Lake County Board authorized the application for a direct allocation of $5,658,700 under the EECBG as part of the ARRA of 2009; and.
WHEREAS, on September 7, 2009, Lake County received program approval and award notification for Lake County’s EECBG program; and
WHEREAS, Lake County has identified three programs areas to which the grant funds will be directed to advance the goals and principles of the EECBG program and the “Strategy for a Sustainable Lake County” guide which are as follows; Energy Retrofits in County Owned Facilities, Developing Green Building Code Standards to promote energy efficiency, and the County Fleet Routing Efficiency Program including an appropriate sum to offset administrative costs; and
WHEREAS, the proposed appropriation will be fully offset by the grant funding thereby not requiring the expenditure of local tax revenue.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by this County Board of Lake County, Illinois, that an emergency appropriation in the amount of $5,658,700 is hereby authorized and shall be appropriated to the following; $310,349 to 101-1103910 - Contractual; and $5,348,351 to 101-1103910 - Capital.
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