Loading...
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: