RES-9630 Grant Application Backup Battery Systems for Traffic SignalsRESOLUTION NO. 9630
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ORANGE AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION
OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE STATE
ENERGY RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION FOR BATTERY
BACKUP SYSTEMS FOR TRAFFIC SIGNALS.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 25403.8, the State Energy
Resources Conservation and Development Commission (Energy Commission) is authorized
to provide grants to city, county or city and county governments for battery backup systems
for tramc signals; and
WHEREAS, in order to be eligible for funding, the battery backup systems must be
used in Gonjunction with light emitting diode traffic signals.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of
Orange authorizes the Public Works Director to apply for funding from the California Energy
Commission for battery backup systems operating with light emitting diode traffic signals.
HE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if recommended for funding by the California
Energy Commission, the City Council authorizes the Public Works Director to accept, on
behalf of the City of Orange, a grant up to $137,742.50.
HE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Harry W. Thomas is hereby authorized and
empowered to execute in the name of the City of Orange, all necessary documents to
implemlmt and carry out the purpose of this resolution and to undertake all actions necessary
to undertake and complete the energy efficiency project.
ADOPTED this 9th day of July, 2002
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Mark A. Murphy, Mayor 0
ATTEST:
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Cassandra J. Cathc , City Clerk of the City of Orange
I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly adopted by the
City Council of the City of Orange at a regular meeting thereof held on the 9th day of July,
2002, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: SLATER, ALVAREZ, MURPHY, COONTZ, CAVECCHE
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
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Cassandra J. Cathcart, . y Clerk of the City of Orange