Form Rev 3/6/2023
RESOLUTION NO. __________
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE ACCE PTANCE OF
$10,000,000 IN “INFLATION REDUCTION ACT OF 2022 (IRA):
ASSISTANCE FOR THE A DOPTION OF THE LATES T AND
ZERO BUILDING ENERGY CODES” GRANT FUNDS F ROM
THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY; ADDING 1.0 FTE
CONSERVATION SPECIAL IST II TO THE PUBLIC WORKS
AUTHORIZED POSITION COUNT; AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET
WHEREAS, in August 2022, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law; and
WHEREAS, on December 18, 2023, the U.S. Department of Energy ( “DOE”) released a funding opportunity of up to $530 million in technical assistance competitive grants through an initiative entitled “Assistance for the Adoption of the Latest and Zero Building Energy Codes” to solicit proposals from eligible jurisdictions, with an April 30, 2024 deadline; and
WHEREAS, the City, as the lead applicant, w ith its collaborative partners, Mile3 Web Development, NORESCO, Emerald Cities Collaborative, and Elevate applied for DOE funds by submitting an application on April 24, 2024; and
WHEREAS, in December 2024, DOE notified the City of its award of $10,000,0 00 in funds for a nine -year grant period to implement the “Foundation and Framework for Equitable Building Performance Program”; and
WHEREAS, this program will assist in the implementation of the City’s Building Energy Saving Ordinance to achieve goals of the 2017 Climate Action Plan , provide resources to enable successful compliance from building owners, create a prepared and engaged local workforce, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) in Chula Vista.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, that it authorizes the acceptance of a $10,000,000 “Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022:
Assistance for the Adoption of the Latest and Zero Building Energy Codes ” grant from the U.S.
Department of Energy’s State and Community Energy Programs Office.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, that it authorizes and directs the City Manager or Director of Public Works to serve as the “Authorized Officer” and execute documents necessary to obtain the grant.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, that it amends the authorized position count for the Public Works Department by adding 1.0 FTE Conservation Specialist II.
Resolution No.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, that it hereby amends the Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget by appropriating the following:
Summary of Amendments
OTHER FUNDS
Department Other Expenses Revenues Net Impact
Federal Grants Fund (PWP003*) $ 388,453 $ (388,453) $ - TOTAL $ 388,453 $ (388,453) $ - * PWP003 “DOE Equitable Bldg Performance Prog”
GENERAL FUND
Department
Personnel
Services Revenue Net Impact
Public Works $ 50,768 $ (50,768) $ - TOTAL $ 50,768 $ (50,768) $ -
Presented by Approved as to Form by
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Matthew Little, PE Marco A. Verdugo
Deputy City Manager/ City Attorney
Director of Public Works