HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 8583 RESOLUTION 8583
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
APPROVING THE UNIFORM STATE WIDE CONTRACT FOR
COGENERATION AND SMALL POWER PRODUCTION FACILITIES AS PART OF
(ESP) FOR THE COMMUNITY CENTER AND CITY HALL
WHEREAS, the ESP program was approved by the City Council at the January 26, 2015
Council meeting and as part of the ESP (Energy Savings Partnership) program installed solar
panels at the Community Center and City Hall; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Mounds View is required to enter a Contract with Northern
States Power Company, a subsidiary of Xcel Energy Inc., for cogeneration and small power
production facilities; and,
WHEREAS, this contract covers the dollar rate of power paid to the City for excess
power put back into Xcel's power grid during peak and non-peak demand times: and,
WHEREAS, this contract allows the connection to Xcel's power system with the solar
arrays at the City Hall and the Community Center; and,
WHEREAS, this contract is approved by the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission, and
is a standard contract approved when installing solar power.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Mounds
View approves entering into a contract with Northern States Power, a Minnesota corporation
and wholly owned subsidiary of Xcel energy Inc. for Cogeneration and Small Power Production
for the two solar panel arrays installed at the Community Center and at City Hall as part of the
Energy Savings Partnership, with Trane Building Services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City
Administrator are hereby authorized and directed to execute all appropriate documents to
effectuate the actions contemplated by this Resolution after review by the City attorney.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the Mayor and City
Administrator, Staff and consultants are hereby authorized and directed to take any and all
additional steps and actions necessary or convenient in order to accomplish the intent of this
Resolution.
Adopt this 23rd day of May, 2016.
Joe Flaherty, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jafis Ericson, City c , C y Administrator
(seal)