Submitted by: Hal Metzler
Submitting Department: Public Works
Agenda Section: Consent
Item Title:
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FY20 Budget Amendment: Accept and Appropriate the Smart Energy Communities Grant Award for Solar Panels at the new Public Works building
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Suggested Action:
recommendation
I move that the Mayor and Council amend the FY 20 budget to accept and appropriate the Maryland Smart Energy Communities Grant in the amount of $50,000 toward the design and installation of a roof top solar photovoltaic system on the new Public Works building, and authorize the City Administrator to enter into an agreement to receive such funds.
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Summary Background:
In the fall of 2019 the Maryland Energy Administration received applications for grant funding from existing Maryland Smart Energy Communities. Hyattsville has received grants in FY13, 14, 17, and 18 for a variety of projects including the purchase of an electric police car. For fiscal year 2020 the City sent in a number of grant applications to expand it’s use of electric vehicles and increase solar power production. In May of 2020 the City was notified that is was awarded a grant of $50,000 towards the design and installation of a roof top solar photovoltaic system on the new Public Works building.
Next Steps:
Solicit the design and installation of the system.
Fiscal Impact:
$50,000 grant received.
City Administrator Comments:
Recommend Approval
Community Engagement:
N/A
Strategic Goals:
Goal 2 - Ensure the Long-Term Economic Viability of the City
Legal Review Required?
Pending