HomeMy Public PortalAboutResolution No. 350-09 11-10-2009 350-09
CITY OF RICHLAND HILLS RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS TO
PURSUE ALL EECBG FUNDING MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH ARRA
AND TO CONTINUE ITS COMMITMENT TOWARD ENERGY
EFFICIENCY FOR THE CITIZENS OF RICHLAND HILLS AND ALL OF
TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR NOTICE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, Congress passed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of
2009 and the President signed into law on February 17, 2009, to stimulate the economy and create
jobs; and
WHEREAS, ARRA included 3.2 billion in funding for the Energy Efficiency and
Conservation Block Grants (EECBG) Program authorized in Title V, Subtitle E of the Energy
Independence and Security Act (EISA) and signed into law on December 19, 2007; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the EECBG program is to 1) reduce fossil fuel emissions in a
manner that is environmental sustainable, and to the maximum extent practicable, maximizes
benefits for local and regional communities; 2) to reduce the total energy use of eligible entities; and
3) to improve the energy efficiency in the building sector, the transportation sector and other
appropriate sectors; and
WHEREAS, the City of Richland Hills is a city with limited financial resources and desires
to support the development of energy efficiency programs; and
WHEREAS, the City of Richland Hills accepts its allocation and may also accept additional
funds that may become available at a later date; and
WHEREAS, the City of Richland Hills has developed or is interested in developing an
EECBG project, which is sustainable and has measurable energy savings, job creation and economic
stimulus effects into the city/county; and
WHEREAS, the City of Richland Hills is determined to support energy efficiency projects
that leverage federal funds with other public and private resources, including coordinated efforts
involving other Federal programs targeting community development; and
WHEREAS, the City of Richland Hills intends to comply with all agreed upon contractual
requirements of ARRA, the EECBG program and other federal and state law.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS:
SECTION 1.
ORDER
The City Council hereby orders through the City Administrator, pursue all EECBG funding
made available through ARRA and being allocated by the State Energy Conservation Office to be
used to assist in reaching the City's goals of energy efficiency.
The City Council hereby orders the City continue its commitment toward energy efficiency
for the citizens of Richland Hills and all of Texas.
SECTION 2.
NOTICE
Upon adoption of this Resolution, the City Secretary is directed to give notice of this
resolution in the manner required by law.
SECTION 3.
AUTHORIZATION OF NECESSARY ACTIONS
The Mayor and the City Secretary, in consultation with the City Attorney, are authorized and
directed to take all actions necessary to effectuate this resolution.
SECTION 4.
EFFECTIVE DATE
This Resolution shall be effective upon its adoption.
Passed and approved this day of , 2009.
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he Honorable David L. gan, Mayor
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