HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-022 (Project Development Agreement with Ameresco, Inc., to conduct a Detailed Energy Audit and manage installation of Energy Efficient Improvements for City Facilities based on Energy Cost Reductions) RESOLUTION 2020-022
APPROVING PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH AMERESCO, INC.,
TO CONDUCT A DETAILED ENERGY AUDIT AND MANAGE INSTALLATION
OF ENERGY EFFICIENT IMPROVEMENTS FOR CITY FACILITIES BASED ON
ENERGY COST REDUCTIONS
WHEREAS,Ameresco,Inc.is an international energy efficiency and renewable energy
solutions company with local offices in Eden Prairie, MN; and
WHEREAS, Ameresco conducted a preliminary energy assessment of City facilities
that identified numerous lighting, mechanical system, garage heating and building envelope
improvements that will result in reduced energy costs for the City; and
WHEREAS,Ameresco's preliminary energy assessment of City facilities indicates that
energy saving facility infrastructure improvements estimated to cost between $700,000 -
$1,000,000 could be self-funded through reductions in annual operating energy costs; and
WHEREAS, based upon results of the preliminary energy assessment,Ameresco is
proposing to enter into a Project Development Agreement with the City of Stillwater
pursuant to Section 471.345, Subd. 13 of the Minnesota State Statutes,to conduct a detailed
energy audit and manage installation of energy efficient improvements for city facilities
based on energy cost reductions; and
WHEREAS, funding of the energy efficient improvements for city facilities would be
paid through energy savings in the City's current operating budget over a period not to
exceed 20 years, and the energy savings are guaranteed by Ameresco.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Stillwater City Council approves the
attached project development agreement with Ameresco, Inc.,to conduct a detailed energy
audit and manage installation of energy efficient improvements for city facilities based on
energy cost reductions and authorizes the Mayor to execute all necessary documents to
complete the project.
Adopted by the Stillwater City Council this 18th day of February, 2020.
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Ted Kozlowski, Mayor
ATTEST:
Beth Wolf, City Cler