HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 11202 (Install Battery Backup System)RESOLUTION NO. 11202
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO ACCEPT, AND
EXPEND $30,240 IN MATCHING FUNDS FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY
COMMISSION (CEC) FOR THE INSTALLATION OF BATTERY BACKUP
SYSTEM (BBS) AT 12 KEY SIGNALIZED INTERSECTIONS.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Public Resources Code Sections 25403.8, the State Energy
Resources Conservation and Development Commission (Energy Commission) is authorized
to provide grants to local governments for battery backup systems for traffic signals using
light emitting diodes; and
WHEREAS, in order to be eligible for this grant, the City of San Rafael has met the
Battery Backup Program requirements contained in the grant application; and
WHEREAS, Public Works Department has identified 12 key signalized intersections
which control such a significant volume of traffic that continuous or all red flash operation is
required, and at which a BBS will improve the safety and reliability of these intersections by
providing continuous operation at all times; and
WHEREAS, the estimated project cost is $70,000, which includes $30,240 grant from
the California Energy Commission (CEC) and the remainder $39,760 allocated from gas tax
funds; and
WHEREAS, the project will go out to bid and the contract will be awarded to the
lowest responsible bidder and will be subject to City's contract compliance.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED AND RESOLVED that the City
approves the grant awarded by the California Energy Commission.
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IT IS FURTHER ORDERED AND RESOLVED that the Public Works
Director of said City be authorized and directed to execute the grant agreement for said
work.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Director of Public Works is hereby
authorized to take any and all such actions and make changes as may be necessary to
accomplish the purpose of this resolution.
I, JEANNE M. LEONCINI, City Clerk of the City of San Rafael, hereby certify that
the foregoing resolution was duly and regularly introduced and adopted at a regular meeting
of the Council of said City held on the 18`h day of November, 2002, by the following vote, to
wit:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hel l er, Mi 11 er and Vi ce-Mayor Cohen
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Phillips and Mayor Boro
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JEA E M. LEONCINI, City Clerk
File No.: 18.01.65