HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-030-05/18/2010-AUTHORIZING A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL PROJECT AGREE RESOLUTION 2010-030
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
AUTHORIZING A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
ENERGY AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL PROJECT AGREEMENTS WITH THE
CITIES OF LONGMONT, LOVELAND, AND FOUNTAIN TO RECEIVE GRANT
FUNDS FOR INSTALLATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF SMART GRID
TECHNOLOGY THROUGH THE SMART GRID INVESTMENT GRANT
PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the City has applied for and been awarded grant funds from the U.S.
Department of Energy ("DOE") on behalf of the cities of Fort Collins, Longmont, Loveland, and
Fountain (collectively referred to as the "Project Partners"); and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the grant award is for the municipal utilities of each of the
Project Partners to carry out individual projects intended to develop smart grid technology (the
"Project"); and
WHEREAS, because DOE was interested in funding collaborative smart grid projects to
include large geographic areas and integrated funding, the City will act as the project leader in
distributing funds and complying with DOE requirements as described by an Assistance Agreement
(the"Assistance Agreement"),a copy of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk and available
for public inspection; and
WHEREAS,the City's focus in implementing the Project will include the installation of an
Advanced Metering Infrastructure("AMI")System,installation of a meter data management system,
grid automation, improved cyber security and enhanced demand response programs designed to
increase customer engagement; and
WHEREAS, the total cost of the Project is estimated at $36,202,528 with total matching
funds to be provided by DOE to be $18,1101,264; and
WHEREAS,pursuant to the terms of the Assistance Agreement,DOE will fund fifty percent
(50%)of each of the individual projects proposed by each Project Partner for a Project total no more
than that described above; and
WHEREAS,the City's portion of the total cost of the Project is estimated at Fifteen Million
Seven Hundred Forty-One Thousand Five Hundred One Dollars($15,741,501)and DOE will fund
the other fifty percent (50%) of the City's costs; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fountain's portion of the total Project cost is estimated at
$2,123,500; and
WHEREAS,the City of Loveland's portion of the total Project cost is estimated at$150,000;
and
WHEREAS,the City of Longmont's portion of the total Project cost is estimated at$86,263;
and
WHEREAS, to receive the grant funds, the City must sign the Assistance Agreement with
DOE; and
WHEREAS,to implement the Project,the City must also enter into subrecipient agreements
("Partner Agreements") with each of the Project Partners, incorporating the requirements of the
Assistance Agreement and specifying the agreed upon grant funds, matching contributions, and
reporting requirements, a copy of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk and available for
public inspection; and
WHEREAS, the City is authorized, under Article II, Section 16 of the Charter of the City
of Fort Collins and Section 29-1-203, C.R.S., to enter into intergovernmental agreements such as
the Assistance Agreement and the Partner Agreements,to provide any function, service or facility;
and
WHEREAS, City staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to
execute the Assistance Agreement and the Partner Agreements as described herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS as follows:
Section 1. That the City Manager is hereby authorized to enter into an Assistance
Agreement with DOE for the receipt of grant funds, to be used for the installation and deployment
of smart grid technology in Fort Collins, Longmont, Loveland, and Fountain on terms and
conditions consistent with the terms of this Resolution, along with such additional terms and
conditions as the City Manager, in consultation with the City Attorney, deems necessary and -
appropriate to protect the interests of the City.
Section 2. That the City Manager is hereby further authorized to enter into Partner
Agreements with each of the Project Partners to describe the grant funding shares, matching
contributions,reporting requirements and to outline each party's responsibilities for carrying out the
Project, as described in the project application submitted to the DOE, on terms and conditions
consistent with the terms of this Resolution,along with such additional terms and conditions as the
City Manager, in consultation with the City Attorney, deems necessary and appropriate to protect
the interests of the City.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Co cil f the City of Fort Col ' s this 18th
day of May A.D. 2010.
Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk