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Home My WebLink About21-EDA-340RESOLUTION 21-EDA-340 THE MOUNDS VIEW ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION APPROVING HOME ENERGY VISIT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AND THE CENTER FOR ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT WHEREAS, the City of Mounds View (the "City") is a municipal corporation and political subdivision duly organized and existing under the Constitution and laws of the State of Minnesota; and, WHEREAS, the Mounds View Economic Development Authority (the "EDA") is a public body corporate and politic under the laws of the state of Minnesota; and, WHEREAS, the EDA has also been granted the statutory powers of a Housing and Redevelopment Authority pursuant to Minnesota Statues, Section 469.091, Subdivision 1; and, WHEREAS, the EDA currently operates a housing loan program (the "Loan Program") pursuant to its authority under state law; and, WHEREAS, the EDA has previously entered into an agreement with the Center for Energy and Environment ("CEE") to act at the principal servicer of the Loan Program pursuant to the terms of a loan origination agreement (the "Origination Agreement"); and, WHEREAS, the EDA also previously entered into an agreement with CEE to conduct "Home Energy Squad Enhanced visits" as requested by residents of the City ("Agreement to Perform Home Energy Squad Enhanced Visits"), a copy of which is attached as Exhibit A; WHEREAS, the EDA intends to enter into a similar agreement to conduct similar "Energy Saver visits" and "Energy Planner visits" from January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2023 ("Agreement to Perform Home Energy Squad Energy Saver and Energy Planner visits"), a copy of which is attached as Exhibit B, which shall be referred to as the "Agreement;" and, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of the Mounds View Economic Development Authority that the recitals and exhibits, if any, set forth in this Resolution are incorporated into and made a part of this Resolution. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of the Mounds View Economic Development Authority do hereby approve the Agreement, subject to modifications approved by the City Attorney that do not materially alter the EDA's rights and 696545v 1 MU205-13 obligations under Agreement, and that are further approved by the EDA's President and Executive Director, which approvals shall be conclusively evidenced by execution of the Agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that EDA staff are hereby authorized to undertake any actions necessary to allow the EDA to enter into the Agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of the Mounds View Economic Development Authority hereby authorize the EDA, EDA staff and EDA consultants to develop any necessary documents to effectuate such Agreement, and the President and Executive Director are duly authorized to execute any further agreements which are necessary, in the opinion of the City Attorney, to carry out this transaction. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the EDA shall perform its obligations pursuant to the Agreement. Adopted this 11th day of January, 2021. ATTEST: (seal) 4 MOUNDS VIEW ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY By: Carol A. Mueller, President By: _ -��) '�-' / e Zikm d, Executive Director 696545v1MU205-13 AGREEMENT to Perform Home Energy Squad Visits In the City of Mounds View This Agreement is made by and between the Mounds View Economic Development Authority ("EDA"), in and for the City of Mounds View, a public body corporate and politic and a political subdivision of the state of Minnesota, with offices at 2401 Mounds View Boulevard, Mounds View, MN 55112 and the Center for Energy and Environment ("CEE"), with offices at 212 Yd Avenue North, Suite 560, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401. The following agreement is for the Center for Energy and Environment (CEE) to deliver Home Energy Squad visits to residents of the City of Mounds View in partnership with the Mounds View Economic Development Authority (EDA). PROGRAM SCOPE The purpose of the Home Energy Squad visits are to promote energy conservation in residential properties. Energy Saver visits offer energy efficient installs, and Energy Planner visits offer installs, diagnostic tests, and follow-up services. CEE will perform Home Energy Squad Energy Saver and Energy Planner visits for residents per the fee schedule listed below. Typc of Vionie Energy Squad Visit EDA payincift Resident co -pay Energy Saver visit $35 $35 Energy Planner visit $50 $50 ELIGIBLE PROPERTIES Properties must be residential (from 1-4 units) and located within the geographical boundaries of the City of Mounds View. Individual owners of condominiums or town homes are eligible for funding. CEE TASKS 1. Conduct Home Energy Squad Energy Saver visits. CEE will conduct Home Energy Squad Energy Saver visits to help homeowners identify and implement energy savings opportunities in their homes. The visit will include an insulation inspection, safety check on heating system and water, and the direct install of energy - saving materials where possible, including high -efficiency showerheads, faucet aerators, door weather stripping, programmable thermostats and LED light bulbs. 2. Conduct Home Energy Squad Energy Planner Visits. CEE will conduct Home Energy Squad Energy Planner visits to help homeowners identify and implement energy savings opportunities in their homes. The Energy Planner visit will include the direct install of energy -saving materials where possible, including high - efficiency showerheads, faucet aerators, door weather stripping, programmable thermostats and LED light bulbs. In addition, it will include a blower door test to check for air leaks, visual inspection of insulation levels with use of infrared camera as weather permits, heating system and hot water heater combustion safety tests and a report to the homeowner on recommended energy upgrades (if resident is a renter, permission from the landlord may be required for doing these additional diagnostic services). The co -pay and exact package of services are subject to change based on programmatic considerations, including CEE's agreement with utilities and other factors which are outside the bounds of this agreement. CEE will notify the EDA prior to any changes taking effect. CEE will lead a community -based marketing campaign to promote the program. The EDA shall provide assistance in developing and implementing this campaign. 3. Providing Air Sealing and Insulation quotes. If air sealing and/or insulation are recommended at a Home Energy Squad Energy Planner visit, CEE may provide a quote to the resident that would be honored by DOC SOPEN\MU205\48\696557.v2-1 /6/21 participating insulation contractors. CEE is an independent third party to any transaction between the resident and the insulation contractor. CEE does not receive any compensation from insulation contractors, nor does CEE, CenterPoint Energy or Xcel Energy accept any liability for any work performed by these contractors. Any agreement for work done by the contractors is solely between the contractor and the resident. 4. Follow-up services and insulation contractor assistance. If major upgrades (air sealing, insulation and furnace or boiler replacement) are recommended at the visit, CEE will follow-up with homeowners through email or by phone to encourage implementation. When a quote is provided CEE has the ability to schedule insulation work directly with a qualified contractor making it easier for homeowner to move forward with recommendations. CEE will also provide contact information to program participants who have follow-up questions after the home visit. CITY TASKS 1. Assist and coordinate with CEE on marketing activities. This includes working with CEE on press releases, articles in CITY newsletters, water bill inserts, promoting program on CITY website, CITY email lists, assistance in coordinating with neighborhood and other CITY leaders, assistance in reserving workshop and event space as needed. PAYMENT CEE shall submit regular invoices to the EDA for activity performed under this agreement. Invoices will be emailed to Mark Beer and/or Brian Beeman, City of Mounds View Economic Development Authority, 2401 Mounds View, MN 55112-1499. Each invoice shall provide a detailed itemization of the work completed by CEE which corresponds to the requested payment. The EDA will reimburse CEE $35 for every Home Energy Squad Energy Saver visit and $50 for every Home Energy Squad Energy Planner visit completed, not to exceed $3,000 without further authorization from the EDA. CONTACTS The following individuals shall be contacts for this program: EDA CONTACT PERSON Mark Beer Finance Director City of Mounds View 2401 Mounds View Boulevard Mounds View, MN 55112-1499 Mark.beer@ci.moundsview.mn.us or 763-717-4011 Brian Beeman Assistant City Administrator City of Mounds View 2401 Mounds View Boulevard Mounds View, MN 55112-1499 Brian.beeman@moundsviewmn.org 763-717-4029 CEE CONTACT PERSON Stacy Boots Camp, Center for Energy and Environment Assistant Outreach Manager sbootscamp@mncee.org or 612-244-2429 2 DOCSOPEN\MU205\48\696557.v2-1 /6/21 TERM The project shall run from January, 12021 through December 31, 2023 and may be extended upon mutual agreement by the parties. In witness thereof, the parties have executed this work order as of the date written below. CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW ECONOMIC CENTER FOR ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY By: / By: Carol A. Mueller, Pr sident Date: / - / / - oI D a B Nyle kmun , xecu e Director Date: / - "2 d oZ ) 3 DOCSOPEN\MU205\48\696557.v2-1 /6/21 Date: TAX ID 41-1647799 CEE# 3489 1/19/2021 Certificate Of Completion Envelope Id: CD1EE19CAB7B45398A02EA2ADFCC6240 Status: Completed Subject: Please DocuSign: 21-EDA-340.pdf Source Envelope: Document Pages: 5 Signatures: 1 Envelope Originator: Certificate Pages: 1 Initials: 0 Ryan Ellis AutoNav: Disabled EnvelopeId Stamping: Disabled Time Zone: (UTC-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada) 212 3rd Avenue North Minneapolis, MN 55401 rellis@mncee.org IP Address: 174.141.205.187 Record Tracking Status: Original 1/19/2021 10:19:07 AM Holder: Ryan Ellis rellis@mncee.org Location: DocuSign Signer Events Signature Timestamp Ryan Ellis rellis@mncee.org Contracts Manager Center for Energy and Environment Security Level: Email, Account Authentication (None) Signature Adoption: Pre-selected Style Using IP Address: 174.141.205.187 Sent: 1/19/2021 10:19:21 AM Viewed: 1/19/2021 10:19:26 AM Signed: 1/19/2021 10:19:53 AM Freeform Signing Electronic Record and Signature Disclosure: Not Offered via DocuSign In Person Signer Events Signature Timestamp Editor Delivery Events Status Timestamp Agent Delivery Events Status Timestamp Intermediary Delivery Events Status Timestamp Certified Delivery Events Status Timestamp Carbon Copy Events Status Timestamp Witness Events Signature Timestamp Notary Events Signature Timestamp Envelope Summary Events Status Timestamps Envelope Sent Hashed/Encrypted 1/19/2021 10:19:21 AM Certified Delivered Security Checked 1/19/2021 10:19:26 AM Signing Complete Security Checked 1/19/2021 10:19:53 AM Completed Security Checked 1/19/2021 10:19:53 AM Payment Events Status Timestamps