TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
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Executive |
Lisa Maher |
425.556.2427 |
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Public Works |
Aaron Bert |
425.556.2786 |
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
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Executive |
Jenny Lybeck |
Sustainability Program Manager |
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Public Works |
Amy Kim |
Project Manager |
TITLE:
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Acceptance of the Department of Commerce Energy Audit Grant to Inform Energy Upgrades at the Public Safety Building, in the Amount of $26,500
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
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The City of Redmond has been awarded an Energy Audit Incentive Grant in the amount of $26,500 from the Department of Commerce. This grant provides funding for energy audits of publicly owned buildings that are required to comply with the Clean Buildings Performance Standard (CBPS). The grant will support an energy audit of the Public Safety Building.
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☒ Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
☐ Receive Information ☐ Provide Direction ☒ Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
• Relevant Plans/Policies:
Community Strategic Plan, Environmental Sustainability Action Plan (ESAP), Climate Emergency Declaration, Redmond 2050
• Required:
The City Council must approve grant acceptance.
• Council Request:
N/A
• Other Key Facts:
The energy audit must be complete by June 15, 2025.
OUTCOMES:
Work completed under this grant will inform energy improvements at the Redmond Public Safety Building and support compliance with the state Clean Buildings Performance Standard. As a Clean Buildings Performance Standard Tier 1 building (greater than 50,000 square feet), the Public Safety Building must meet a specific energy target by June 1, 2028. Additionally, the work will implement ESAP Initiative B2 (Advance Green Building within City Facilities).
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
Community outreach will be completed throughout the project.
• Outreach Methods and Results:
N/A
• Feedback Summary:
N/A
BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
$26,500 in grant funding to support energy upgrades and retrofits.
Approved in current biennial budget: ☒ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
CIP Project ID 2336
Budget Priority:
Capital Improvement Strategy
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ N/A
If yes, explain:
N/A
Funding source(s):
Grant funds
Budget/Funding Constraints:
N/A
☐ Additional budget details attached
COUNCIL REVIEW:
Previous Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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11/19/2024 |
Committee of the Whole - Public Safety and Human Services |
Provide Direction |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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N/A |
None proposed at this time |
N/A |
Time Constraints:
The energy audit must be complete by June 15, 2025.
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
The City will not accept grant funding if Council does not approve the grant.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A - Grant Agreement