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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/19/2014 7D AGENDA BILL CITY OF BREMERTON CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: Authorization for Investment Study Session Date: March 12, 2014 Grade Audit, Phase II for efficiency COUNCIL MEETING Date: March 19, 2014 improvements at the Wastewater Treatment Department: Public Works Facility Presenter: Martin Phone: 473 -5758 SUMMARY: The Energy Services Performance Contracting (ESPC) Program is a capital improvement procurement process managed by the State Department of Enterprise Services for the purpose of increasing energy efficiency of public facilities. In 2013, through this process, Bremerton was able to tap grant funding and PSE energy rebate funding to replace the City's aging and inefficient primary effluent pumps at the wastewater treatment plant. Additional funding is available for this program in 2014. Our staff has been working with Trane, our ESPC company, and we have defined a Phase II proposal involving five energy conservation measures outlined in the audit proposal. The ESPC process is initiated with an investment grade audit. The audit provides the foundational information necessary to determine whether to proceed with the project, and also provides the basis for grant funding. If the city subsequently decides not to pursue the project, this expense will not be reimbursed. But the preliminary research indicates another good opportunity here. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Audit Proposal 2. Funding Approval Letter, Department of Enterprise Services 3. Authorization to Proceed FISCAL IMPACTS (include Budgeted Amount): The cost of the investment grade audit is $69,795 plus applicable sales tax. Funding will come from the Wastewater Capital Fund, 2014 line item 'Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvement Program." STUDY SESSION AGENDA: © No Presentation ❑ Full Presentation STUDY SESSION ACTION: N Consent Agenda ❑ General Business ❑ Public Hearing RECOMMENDED MOTION: Motion to authorize the Investment Grade Audit for energy efficiency improvements at the wastewater treatment plant, and authorize the Mayor to finalize and execute the agreement with substantially the same terms and conditions as presented. COUNCIL ACTION: 9 Approve ❑ Deny ❑ Table ❑ Continue ❑ No Action Form Updated 01/25/13