HomeMy WebLinkAboutTB 2024-047 Approved Agreement Extension with Taitem Engineering STZMEETING OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD
May 13, 2024
TB Resolution2024- 47:Authorizationto update the Agreement with Taitem Engineering in support of the NYSERDA Stretch to Zero Pilot Program
Whereas, the NYSERDA Stretch to Zero pilot program was awarded to the Town of Ithaca and other municipalities that already took a local legislative action to adopt a zero on- sitegreenhouse
gas emissions code, and who are interested in sharing information with NYSERDA and learning from the other participating municipalities, and
Whereas, an agreement for services not to exceed $3,000 was executed with Taitem Engineering on November 4, 2022, with financial assistance from the NYSERDA Stretch to Zero pilot program,
and
Whereas, Taitem Engineering, P.C. staff participates in in-person and/or virtual meetings with the Town and other stakeholders to discuss development and implementation of the Ithaca
Energy Code Supplement and provides guidance relative to the Stretch to Zero pilot program, now, therefore be it
Resolved, that the Town Board approves, authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute a revised service agreement with Taitem Engineering, P.C. to include an increase in the
fee not to exceed $12,000, with financial assistance from the NYSERDA Stretch to Zero pilot program.
Moved: Rich DePaoloSeconded: Rod Howe
Vote: ayes- Howe, DePaolo, Bleiwas, Levine, Johnson & Gutenberger
Recused: Rob Rosen