RESOLUTION NO. RS2011-1740

A resolution approving amendment one to a grant from the Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Mayor’s Office of Environment and Sustainability, to increase residential energy efficiency building retrofits which include financial incentives to homeowners and community outreach programs.

WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Mayor’s Office of Environment and Sustainability, previously entered into a grant agreement with the Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance to increase residential energy efficiency building retrofits which include financial incentives to homeowners and community outreach programs approved by RS2010-1492; and,

WHEREAS, the parties wish to amend that grant agreement to increase the amount of the grant by $1,550,000.00 for a new total of $1,800,000.00 with no cash match required, a copy of which amendment one is attached hereto; and,

WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that amendment one be accepted.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:

Section 1. That amendment one to the grant by and between the Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Mayor’s Office of Environment and Sustainability, to increase residential energy efficiency building retrofits which include financial incentives to homeowners and community outreach programs, a copy of which amendment one is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved, and the Metropolitan Mayor is authorized to execute the same.

Section 2. That this resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.

Sponsored by: Megan Barry

Attachment(s) on file in the Metropolitan Clerk's Office

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY

Referred to: Budget & Finance Committee
Introduced: July 19, 2011
Adopted: July 19, 2011
Approved: July 21, 2011
By: mayor's signature