RESOLUTION NO. 2024-134
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FONTANA ACCEPTING ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION BLOCK GRANT (EECBG) FUNDS FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND AUTHORIZING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS.
WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Energy, under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law of 2021, administers the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program to assist local governments in reducing energy consumption, promoting sustainability, and achieving energy efficiency goals; and WHEREAS, the City of Fontana has been awarded $230,640 in EECBG funds to implement projects that align with the program’s objectives, including energy-efficient building upgrades and renewable energy installations; and WHEREAS, the City is committed to environmental stewardship, operational efficiency, and fiscal responsibility through initiatives that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, lower energy costs, and promote energy independence; and WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes the importance of this funding to support municipal facility energy upgrades, including retrofitting lighting, HVAC systems, and expanding solar energy infrastructure; and WHEREAS, accepting the awarded EECBG funds requires compliance with all applicable federal regulations, reporting, and program requirements; and WHEREAS, this action is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as it is not considered a project pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Fontana, California, as follows:
Acceptance of Grant Funds: The City Council hereby accepts $230,640 in Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) funds from the U.S. Department of Energy.
Authorization to Implement Projects: The City Council approves the allocation of the awarded funds to implement eligible energy efficiency and renewable energy projects, including but not limited to municipal facility energy upgrades and the installation of solar panels.
Authorization to Execute Agreements: The City Manager, or designee, is authorized to execute all necessary agreements, amendments, certifications, and documentation required to administer the grant and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
CEQA Exemption: The City Council finds that acceptance of the grant funds and the implementation of energy efficiency projects are exempt from CEQA review as described herein.
Effective Date: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 10th day of December 2024.
READ AND APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
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City Attorney
I, Germaine Key, City Clerk of the City of Fontana, California, and Ex-Officio Clerk of the City Council, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution is the actual Resolution duly and regularly adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting held on the 10th day of December 2024, by the following to-wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT
ABSTAIN:
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City Clerk of the City of Fontana
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Mayor of the City of Fontana
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
Resolution No. 2024-134