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 Manager |
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Public Works |
Amy Kim |
Project Manager |
TITLE:
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Acceptance of the Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Formula Funds, in the Amount of $143,150 for Energy Efficiency Upgrades at the Public Safety Building.
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
The City of Redmond received $143,150 in formula funds in 2024 from the Department of Energy’s Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program. The formula funds have been allocated to the Public Safety Building energy efficiency upgrades project to support compliance with the Clean Buildings Performance Standard. No funds have been expended, and project construction is anticipated to begin later this year. While all grant award documents have been completed, Council approval was not received due to a clerical error. Therefore, this agenda item secures Council approval for the EECBG grant award.
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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:
Grant funds must be expended by April 2026, with the opportunity to extend.
OUTCOMES:
Work completed under this grant will support compliance with Washington’s Clean Buildings Performance Standard, reduce operating costs, and reduce energy waste. Additionally, the work will implement ESAP Initiative B2 (Advance Green Building within City Facilities).
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
N/A
• Outreach Methods and Results:
N/A
• Feedback Summary:
N/A
BUDGET IMPACT:
Grant funds will allow the City to complete additional energy efficiency enhancements at the PSB.
Approved in current biennial budget: ☒ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
CIP Project ID 2336-319
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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5/27/2025 |
Committee of the Whole - Parks and Environmental Sustainability |
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 PSB upgrades need to be complete in 2026 to support compliance with the Clean Buildings Performance Standard.
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
The City will not accept grant funding if Council does not approve the grant.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: EECBG Legal Requirements