Res. No. 83-24RESOLUTION NO.83-24
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH.FLORIDA.APPROVING A TECHNICAL
ASSISTANCE VOUCHER APPLICATION TO THE UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY TO OBTAIN FEDERAL GRANT FUNDS
FROM THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION BLOCK
GRANT PROGRAM TO DEVELOP EDUCATIONAL CURRICULUM
FOR THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PALM BEACH COUNTY TO HELP
PREPARE WORKERS FOR JOBS IN GREEN INDUSTRIES;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY
AMENDMENTS THERETO AND TAKE ANY AND ALL ACTIONS
NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE INTENT OF THIS RESOLUTION;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE;AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS,the City of Delray Beach (the "City")is authorized to enter into agreements to provide
services,programming,and products in accordance with its Charter;and
WHEREAS,the City is implementing multiple programs and initiatives to increase sustainability and
reduce energy usage;and
WHEREAS,initiatives such as workforce development for jobs in the green economy,and energy
conservation planning are important aspects of becoming a more sustainable community;and
WHEREAS,the City desires to apply for technical assistance vouchers through the Department of
Energy (the "DOE")to obtain federal grant funding from the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block
Grant (the "EECBG")Program;and
WHEREAS,the technical assistance vouchers are a method of exchanging an eligible entity's
EECBG Program formula award for technical assistance services;and
WHEREAS,the City will use its technical assistance vouchers to develop and obtain an educational
curriculum designed to help prepare workers for jobs in green industries;and
WHEREAS,the curriculum will incorporate the DOE's Justice40 initiative,established to direct
resources to disadvantaged communities,and will be designed for non-college bound students;and
WHEREAS,the curriculum will be administered by the School District of Palm Beach County,
Florida;and
WHEREAS,the City Commission deems approval of this Resolution to be in the best interest of the
health,safety,and welfare of the residents and citizens of the City and the public at large.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH,FLORIDA,AS FOLLOWS:
Section I.The foregoing recitals are hereby affirmed and ratified.
Section 2.The City Commission of the City of Delray Beach has reviewed and hereby approves
this Application to the Technical Assistance Voucher Application,attached hereto and incorporated herein
as Exhibit "A".
Section 3.The City Commission authorizes the City Manager to execute any amendments thereto
and take any other actions necessary to effectuate the intent of this Resolution.
Section 4.This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on the /~ay o~_L/
ATTEST: