Form Rev 3/6/2023
RESOLUTION NO. __________
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY
POWER MEMBER AGENCY GRANT FUNDS FOR ENERGY
AND CLIMATE PROJECTS AND AMENDING THE FISCAL
YEAR 2024 -25 BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS
THEREFOR
WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista is a founding member of San Diego Community Power (SDCP), a Community Choice Aggregator that buys electricity for residents and businesses within its member agencies; and
WHEREAS, SDCP has launched their Member Agency Gran t Program (“Program”), administered by the University of San Diego, and during fiscal year 2024 -25 will provide a $50,000 grant to each member agency (“Grant”), including the City of Chula Vista; and
WHEREAS, grant funds must be expended by grantees withi n 12 months from the award start date and staff plan to use the funds to support the City’s Climate Action Plan update as well as expansion of the sustainable toolkit program available at Chula Vista public libraries.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, that it accepts $50,000 from the University of San Diego and amends the fiscal year 2024 -25 budget by appropriating $50,000 to the Other Agency – Grant Fund (Fund 269).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Manager, or designee, is authorized to enter into and execute an agreement with University of San Diego, any amendments, extensions, or renewals of the agreement, and any and all documents necessary and appropriate to implement this Grant.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Manager, or designee, is authorized to take all necessary action to administer, monitor, manage, and ensure compliance with the Program including certifications made in the Application, and further enter into and execute contracts with third parties to implement the Grant or use funds, as appropriate.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Finance Director is authorized to establish a special interest-bearing account for the Grant funds, if required, the proceeds of which will be used for any eligible uses outlined in the Program materials.
Presented by Approved as to form by
Tiffany Allen Marco A. Verdugo
Assistant City Manager City Attorney