HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 06042013 - C.39RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to accept a grant in an amount not to exceed
$1,199,067 and execute a Greenhouse Gas Reduction Grant Program (“GGRGP”) funding agreement with the Bay
Area Air Quality Management District ("Air District") for facility improvements at 151 Linus Pauling Drive,
Hercules.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The project will be funded 97% by GGRGP funds ($1,199,067) and 3% County matching funds ($35,186). The
required matching funds will come from the Employment and Human Services Department (“EHSD”) budget. EHSD
is the occupant of 151 Linus Pauling. Additionally, the County will receive an estimated $166,527 spread over 5
years, which will cover costs associated with the project.
BACKGROUND:
The Air District administers the GGRGP to fund grants for certain categories of projects undertaken in the San
Francisco Bay Area that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions, with priority given to projects near the Rodeo
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 06/04/2013 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Rob Lim (925) 313-2000
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board
of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: June 4, 2013
David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Stacey M. Boyd, Deputy
cc: PW Accounting, PW CPM Division Manager, PW CPM Clerical, Auditor's Office, County Counsel's Office, County Administrator's Office, County
Administrator's Office
C. 39
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Julia R. Bueren, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Date:June 4, 2013
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Approval of Grant Agreement for 151 Linus Pauling Improvements
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
Refinery. In a letter dated April 15, 2013, the Air District notified the County of its grant award for improvements at
151 Linus Pauling. The proposed improvements at 151 Linus Pauling include the upgrade of fluorescent light
fixtures, lamps, and ballasts, and construction of a solar system. These improvements are in-line with the goals of the
GGRGP.
The proposed improvements at 151 Linus Pauling will decrease the energy bill by approximately 75%. Based on the
latest 12 months electric billing, the savings amount to approximately $60,000 per year.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If the funding agreement is not approved, the County will not receive the $1,199,067 grant and therefore, the
improvements will not be completed or will need to be funded with County funds.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
Not applicable.