TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: Executive Office
MEETING DATE: April 22, 2025
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Sara Pierce
PHONE:
707-463-4441
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Doug Anderson
PHONE:
707-234-6054
ITEM TYPE: Regular Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: 30 Minutes
AGENDA TITLE:
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Discussion and Possible Action Including Direction to Staff to Proceed with the Willits Library Roof and Solar Project in Phases, Beginning with the Roof Replacement as Required by The California Public Contract Code, and Direction to Staff to Bring Back the Solar and Battery Options and Analyses for Future Direction
(Sponsor: Executive Office)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
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Direct staff to proceed with the Willits Library Roof and Solar Project in phases, beginning with the roof replacement as required by the California Public Contract Code, and direct staff to bring back the solar and battery options and analyses for future direction.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
During the August 3, 2021, Board of Supervisors 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 December 7, 2021 Board of Supervisors Meeting the Board of Supervisors accepted a presentation including a preliminary audit of County Facilities and recommended energy efficiency, solar, fleet electrification, and a microgrid pilot project at the Willits Library.
During the December 6, 2022 Board of Supervisors meeting the Board of Supervisors approved the Building Forward, Library Infrastructure Grant agreement with the California State Library specifically for the Willits Library roof replacement and solar-battery back-up system project in the amo...
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