To: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
From: Library and Executive Office
Meeting Date: December 17, 2024
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Department Contact: |
Tim Hallman |
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707-463-4441 |
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Department Contact: |
Barb Chapman |
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707-367-8216 |
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Item Type: Regular Agenda |
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Time Allocated for Item: 15 Minutes |
Agenda Title:
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Discussion and Possible Action, Including Acceptance of a Report of Progress from Ameresco, Incorporated, the County’s Energy Services Company Including Development of the Willits Library Roof and Solar Project, Preliminary Findings for Subsequent Energy Conservation Measures with Discussion and Possible Action on Options for the Willits Library Project and Prioritizing Project Types for the Remaining Sites
(Sponsor: Executive Office and Library)
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Discussion and possible action, including acceptance of a report of progress from Ameresco, Incorporated (Ameresco), the County’s Energy Services Company (ESCO) including development of the Willits Library Roof and Solar project, preliminary findings for subsequent Energy Conservation Measures (ECM) with discussion and possible action selecting an option for the Willits Library Project and prioritizing project types for the remaining sites.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
During the August 3, 2021, Board of Supervisors General Meeting the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors signed Resolution No. 21-117 declaring its intent to reduce and eliminate the carbon footprint of buildings and operations of the County of Mendocino, with an initial investment of at least $2,000,000. Among the resolutions was direction to staff to leverage this investment with grants and low interest financing resources.
During the July 25, 2023, Board of Supervisors meeting the Board of Supervisors accepted the proposed Carbon Footprint Reduction Priority Plan and approved the priority projects identified for funding with the Carbon Reduction Funds in the amount of $1,000,000.
During the September 10, 2024, Board of Supervisors Meeting, the Board of Supervisors awarded the ESCO Request for Proposals to Ameresco and approved a Project Development Agreement (PDA) with Ameresco to complete Investment Grade Audits for the development of Energy Savings Projects at selected County facilities.
Summary of Request:
Since Award of the PDA, Ameresco has prepared a project scope presentation for the Willits Library Roof and Solar project including three roofing options and has begun preliminary assessments and investigations into potential ECM at other County facilities covered by their agreement. Ameresco and County staff will present proposals including the options for proceeding with Willits Library Project and an overview of their progress for the other facilities including opportunities for discussion of priorities and the possibility of using savings-based financing options for subsequent projects.
Both Facilities and Library Administration staff recommend proceeding with Ameresco’s Library Roof and Microgrid Solar Project Option 1 with the standing seam metal roof. This option represents a long-term investment in County facilities infrastructure, a long-term reduction in energy costs at the Willits Library, a reduction in the County’s carbon footprint and a micro-grid power island in the City of Willits providing a critical resource for residents during power emergencies. This option requires an investment of approximately $570,000 in Library Capital Investment funds in addition to $247,040 from the California State Library’s Building Forward grant and $140,000 from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Investment Tax Credit (ITC)
Alternative Action/Motion:
Do not accept the report and provide direction to staff.
Strategic Plan Priority Designation: An Effective County Government
Supervisorial District: All
Vote Requirement: Majority
Supplemental Information Available Online At: N/A
Fiscal Details:
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source of funding: State Library Facilities Grant with matching funds from the Library’s Measure O CILB funds. |
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current f/y cost: TBD |
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budget clarification: TBD |
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annual recurring cost: N/A |
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budgeted in current f/y (if no, please describe): N/A |
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revenue agreement: No |
AGREEMENT/RESOLUTION/ORDINANCE APPROVED BY COUNTY COUNSEL: N/A
CEO Liaison: Tony Rakes, Acting Deputy CEO
CEO Review: Yes
CEO Comments:
FOR COB USE ONLY
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Executed By: Atlas Pearson, Senior Deputy Clerk |
Final Status: Direction Given to Staff |
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Date: December 17, 2024 |
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