HomeMy WebLinkAboutTB 2022-166 Authorization to apply for Recovery Fund grantSPECIAL MEETING OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD
Monday, October 24, 2022, 2:50 p.m.
TB Resolution 2022 – 166: Authorization to submit a grant application to the Tompkins Community Recovery Fund grant program
Whereas, the Town wishes to submit anapplication to the Tompkins Community Recovery Fund grant program to be used to assist in funding the Town Hall Lighting and Weatherization Renovation
Project; and
Whereas,the Town’s Green New Deal sets forth a goal to achieve carbon-neutrality community-wide by 2030; and
Whereas, to lead by example, the Town would like to make the facilities it owns and operates carbon neutral by 2030; and
Whereas, the Town contracted with FlexTech for energy studies for the Town Hall and Public Works facilities to better understand the opportunities for energy use reduction, electrification,
and carbon neutrality; and
Whereas, developing a Town Hall Lighting and Weatherization Renovation Project is the next logical and necessary next step in implementing the recommendations from the energy studies
to provide design option analyses and detailed construction drawings; and
Whereas, the cost for the Town Hall Lighting and Weatherization Renovation Projectis estimated at $175,000; and
Whereas, the application will request $100,000 from the Tompkins Community Recovery Fund, with a commitment of $75,000 in cost sharing funds from the Town; and
Whereas, adoption of a municipal resolution of commitment to a cost share prior to the application’s submission will make for a stronger application, now therefore be it
Resolved, that the Town Board authorizes and supports submission of anapplication to the Tompkins Community Recovery Fund grant program requesting up to $100, 000 with a cost-sharing
commitment to the Town Hall Lighting and Weatherization Renovation Project of up to $75,000 from the Town of Ithaca, and be it further
Resolved, the Town Board supports the associated staff time needed to prepare the application documents and if funded, negotiation of any necessary contracts; administering the grant
and providing quarterly updates and any other activities necessary to fulfill the grant’s obligations.
Moved: Rich DePaoloSeconded: Pamela Bleiwas
Vote: ayes – DePaolo, Bleiwas, Howe and Johnson