HomeMy Public PortalAboutAB 23-163 Letter of Committment for EECBG Cohort Application
McCALL CITY COUNCIL 216 East Park Street
AGENDA BILL McCall, Idaho 83638
Number AB 23-163
Meeting Date August 3, 2023
AGENDA ITEM INFORMATION
SUBJECT:
Request to Submit Letter of Commitment to participate in EECBG Cohort Application for Climate Action Planning
Department Approvals
Initials
Originator
or
Supporter
Mayor / Council
City Manager
Clerk
Treasurer
Community Development
MHT
Originator
Police Department
Public Works
Golf Course
COST IMPACT:
Up to +$120,000
Parks and Recreation
FUNDING SOURCE:
US Department of Energy – State & Community Energy Programs
Airport
Library
TIMELINE:
Submission Deadline: August 21, 2023
Information Systems
Economic Development
Supporter
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Competitive Grant Program offers an opportunity to apply for funding for Climate and Sustainability Planning or Implementation
to mitigate energy waste and greenhouse gas emissions. The City of McCall has been invited to partner with the City of Moab, Utah (Lead Applicant & Project Manager), along with 6-8
other “Natural Amenity Region” Cities and Counties to submit a team application for these funds. If awarded, the City of McCall will receive $100,000-$120,000 to fund the creation of
a community Climate Action Plan and supporting community education and engagement programs covering topic areas including:
Land Use, Building & Transportation
Water & Environmental Conservation
Clean Energy Opportunities
Community Health, Resilience & Risk Mitigation
Production, Consumption & Waste
Sustainable Economy
With this commitment to participate there is no grant match required. Funds will be administered through the City of Moab to each Cohort Member during the 2024 and 2025 Fiscal Years.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Authorize the Mayor to sign Letter of Commitment to participate in the EECBG Cohort Application
RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION
MEETING DATE
ACTION