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CM-10-01-002SAVING ENERGY MAKES CENTS Memorandum of Understanding _24;69 -Government Facilities Program The 2009 TALOT Government Facilities Program Local governments in Texas are feeling the pinch of high energy costs now more than ever. Oncor is committed to providing leadership by assisting Texas's cities and counties to develop and implement strategies to address their rising energy costs. Oncor is proud to sponsor the Take A Load Off, Texas Government Facilities Program (TALOT GFP), implemented by CLEAResult Consulting. The TALOT GFP is aimed at improving the energy efficiency of local government-owned and operated facilities located within Oncor's service area. Oncor has contracted with CLEAResult Consulting (CLEAResult) to sponsor, promote, and administer the TALOT GFP throughout Oncor's service territory. The government organization Ci(..0707/C'ek_ (herein referred to as "Partner") recognizes that i is a willing participant of this no cost program designed to reduce local governments' energy costs, reduce operating budgets freeing additional dollars for other taxpayer needs, and provide improved working environments for its employees. This Memorandum of Understanding reflects the voluntary collaborative effort between your organization and the TALOT GFP, and details the commitments of each party in order to improve energy efficiency in your facilities. The Program agrees to provide these services at no cost to Partner with the understanding that Partner will exert its best efforts to complete the steps below and implement cost- effective energy efficiency recommendations. Projects being sub itted into the.249t`IJ,j/6,) TALOT GFP Program must be completed by November 15, %b" ' allow time for post inspection by the end of the calendar year. As the Program continues into future years, your participation will automatically continue. Description of Commitments The TALOT GFP will analyze electric, natural gas, and other utility data for the Partner in order to identify the potential for energy savings. To achieve this potential, the Program and Partner have agreed to work together to complete the following tasks according to the specific needs identified for your organization: • Identify and assess energy efficiency measures, • Develop and adhere to an Energy Master Plan that outlines administrative and financial decision-making criteria for energy efficiency improvements, installation of energy efficiency measures, and maintenance and operation procedures in order to succeed in implementing a cost-effective energy program in a timely manner, • Identify and assess capital -intensive energy projects which will produce energy cost savings, • Implement energy-efficient operations, maintenance practices, and procedures identified during walk-through energy assessments of specific facility(s), subject to available funding, www.takealoadofftexas.com M.-10-01-002_ TAKE A LOAD OFF, TEXAS • Locate funding sources to enable Partner to complete capital projects, • Use utility incentives to buy down the capital cost of energy-efficient systems. Principles of Agreement Specific responsibilities of the Partner and the TALOT GFP in this agreement are listed below. • Partner will set milestones for progress within the first two weeks of participation in the Program and will make every best effort to adhere to them throughout the program process. • Partner will select two contact people to work with the TALOT GFP throughout the term of the Partnership - one who serves the Partner in an Energy Management or Facilities role, and the other who serves the Partner in a B usiness or Finance role. • If the Partner elects to receive Benchmarking services from the TALOT GFP, then the Partner agrees to provide the needed energy use and building information. The Program will help develop a Benchmarking Report for the Partner illustrating the specified facilities' energy use in terms of several units of measure that will be used to evaluate current and potential energy performance. • If the Partner elects to receive Energy Master Planning services from the TALOT GFP, then the Partner will attend an energy master planning workshop and will strive to get an Energy Master Plan finalized and endorsed. The Program will provide a sample Energy Master Plan to the Partner and will also act as a facilitator in the development and adoption of the Energy Master Plan. • The 2009 TALOT GFP will pay the Partner monetary incentives, as discussed in program materials, for energy efficiency savings achieved by projects that are completed by November 15,21:4, -,ant L? • • Partner acknowledges that projects that receive incentives in the TALOT GFP would not have been accomplished, or would have been completed with less efficient equipment, except for the existence of the incentives provided by this Program. • The Partner will not seek to participate in Oncor's Commercial Standard Offer Program for a period of two years after joining the TALOT GFP. However, any projects the Partner has already submitted to the Oncor Commercial Standard Offer Program prior to the Partner joining the TALOT GFP are exceptions. • Partner will allow the TALOT GFP to use Partner's name to promote participation in the Program to entities such as other cities, counties, utilities, federal, state, or local entities, and the general public. www.takealoadofftexas.com Acceptance of Agreement By endorsing below, your organization accepts this agreement with the 0/TALOT GFP, sponsored by Oncor and implemented by CLEAResult Consulting. This Memorandum should be signed by your organization's City Manager, City Council member, Mayor, County Judge, or County Commissioner. Partner CLEAResult Consulting Signature: fJ L-�_ Signature: Printed Name: Title: Organization: Address: Sean Nunes Program Manager C CLEAResult Consulting 4301 Westbank Drive Building A, Suite 250 Austin, TX 78746 Phone: 6 { i);)/c? 5 h/() (firFax: '/v2) o e - 7e'7 7 Email: (,2/L e(& re)11/1(/-/V ,ii,t".//$ Date: 1- -20/ 0 Date: Please identify the two individuals who will be main points of contact for the Program. ENERGY MANAGEMENT OR FACILITY DEPT CONTACT: Name (Mr./Ms./Dr.): & ./) 7 �1rr Title:11irNVitjn,6, //ilk /ai,06. (1,04145- Organization: /, 2i% - i; �.472(//6d.,Phone: `%` %e.- j ,✓cam Address: �C� i�j' /1")y^ 7V -cd -,L,L , 7,-e 7,)766v BUSINESS/FINANCE DEPT CONTACT: Name (Mr./Ms./Dr.): Organization: Address: OZ7 (� t'et ) /ri2t k'z e4 / � 7 e(- Please return this document to: Fax: (or 2f'- L E-Mail:/(%/%)-l),err Cr()/( r- rl�',�74X Title:%%/)��,'/6%4 e, Phone: (a% L- �2' ' Fax: (l5/V E-mail: CLEAResult Consulting Attn: TALOT GFP Team 4301 Westbank Drive Building A, Suite 250 Austin, TX 78746 Phone: (512) 327-92 00 Toll -Free Fax: (866) 236-9505 Take a Load Off, Texas5A4 is provided by Oncor Electric Delivery LLC as part of the company's commitment to reduce energy consumption and demand. For more information, visit www.takealoadofftexas.com. www.takealoadofftexas.com :5 SAVING ENERGY MAKES CENTS Program Summary Government Facilities Program The Government Facilities Program was developed to provide viable energy efficiency and demand reduction solutions for city and county owned and operated facilities. As part of the Government Facilities Program, participating cities and counties will identify opportunities within their areas and develop an energy master plan so that they can take the best approach toward reducing energy costs. Lowering the demand for energy eases budget pressures and provides infrastructure improvements. Participating cities and counties schools will receive assistance with benchmarking, training, and incentives for improving the energy efficiency of their facilities by installing more efficient equipment. Example Incentives • $120/kW + $0.028/kWh for lighting projects • $160/kW + $0.050/kWh for HVAC projects • $175/kW + $0.040/kWh for roofing projects • $190/kW + $0.060/kWh for chillers Eligibility Requirements • Must be a city or county owned facility located in Oncor's service area Example Eligible Measures • HVAC upgrades, lighting upgrades, roofing, window film How to Apply • Contact Kristy Tyra at kristy.tyra@oncor.com or by phone at (214) 486-2750 Take a Load Off, TexasSM is provided by Oncor Electric Delivery LLC as part of the company's commitment to reduce energy consumption and demand. For more information, visit www.takealoadofftexas.com. www.takealoadofftexas.com DATE: November 18, 2009 SUBJECT: City Manager Approval —January 8, 2010 ITEM: Consider executing Memorandum of Understanding with Oncor "Take A Load Off Texas" Government Facilities Program Department: Staff Person: Finance Cheryl Delaney, Finance Director Justification: Oncor's "Take A Load Off Texas" Government Facilities Program is aimed at improving the energy efficiency of local government-owned and operated facilities. Oncor has contracted with CLEAResult Consulting to implement the program in this region. This is a no -cost program that makes utility incentives (rebates) available to buy down the capital cost of energy-efficient systems. The program requires that the City of Round Rock sign an agreement that includes a commitment to select two contact people to work with CLEAResult, and to set milestones for analyzing electric, natural gas, and other utility data in order to identify the potential for energy savings. Tom Word and Howard Baker are the designated contacts. Strategic Plan Relevance: Goal 7.0: Develop an environmentally friendly, sustainable community and Goal 13.0: Continue and enhance sound financial and business practices Funding: Cost: - $0 - Source of funds: N/A Outside Resources (if applicable): Public Comment (if applicable): N/A UPDATED: October 19, 2009 10 19 09 Request for City Council/City Manager Action City Council fC71 City Manager Submit completed form for all City Manager and City Council approvals. Department Name: Finance Contact Person: Cheryl Delaney / Misty Gray Project Mgr/Resource: Laurie Born Project Coordinator: Assigned Attorney: 1. K. Gayle City Council or City Manager Approval Date: Agenda Wording For Administration Use ONLYININPAr__ r ° f' Received: Tag#: eta- WV •G'i 00Z. Original Documents Received: Project Name: MOU - Take A Load Off Texas Program ContractorNendor: Oncor/CLEAResult Consulting Funding Source: General Fund Additional funding Source: Amount: No funding attached to this item. Account Number: 1/8/2010 Consider executing a Memorandum of Understanding with Oncor to assist the City in identifying and assessing energy efficiency measures and projects to reduce energy costs. Finance Information Is Funding Required? Initial Construction Contract Construction Contract Amendment Change Order JChange in Quantity Initial Professional Services Agreement Supplemental Professional Service Agreement Purchasing/Service Agreement Purchase Order Item(s) to be purchased Yes No Unforeseen Circumstances Other (Please clearly identify action below) No -cost agreement provided by Oncor through CLEAResult Consulting Amount So.00 Required for Submission of ALL City Council and Citv Manager Items Project Mgr. Signature: Dept. Director Signature: *City Attomey Signatu City Manager Signature: Date: Date: Date: Date: 1-$-10 1-6-10 *City Attomey signature is required for all items. REVISED 1/6/2010 LEGAL DEPARTMENT APPROVAL FOR CITY COUNCIL/CITY MANAGER ACTION Required for Submission of ALL City Council and City Manager Items Department Name: FINANCE Project Mgr/Resource: LAURIE BOURNE Council Action: Ell ORDINANCE Agenda Wording MOU FOR THE 2009 TALOT GOVERNMENT Protect Name: FACILITIES PROGRAM Contractor/Vendor: ONCOR n RESOLUTION x❑City Manager Approval CMA Wording Consider executing a Memorandum of Understanding with Oncor regarding the 2009 TALOT Government Facilities Program. Attorney Approval Attorney Notes/Comments Date City is signing first. O:1wdoxiS CCI nts10117109021M ISC1001 763 3 6 Updated 6/3/08 Mayor Alan McGraw Mayor Pro -Tem Joe Clifford Councilmembers Rufus Honeycutt George White Carlos T. Salinas John Moman Kris Whitfield City Manager James R. Nuse, P.E. City Attorney Stephan L. Sheets ROUND ROCK, TEXAS PURPOSE. PASSION. PROSPERITY January 8, 2010 CLEAResult Consulting Attn: TALOT GFP Team 4301 Westbank Drive Building A, Ste. 250 Austin, TX 78746 Dear Mr. Nunes: On January 8, 2010 City Manager, Jim Nuse, executed the Memorandum of Understanding for 2010 "Take a Load Off" Government Facilities Program. Enclosed for your file, is one fully executed original. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call Tom Word, Chief of Public Works Operations at 512.218.5555 or Howard Baker, Purchasing Manager at 512.218.5455. Regards, Siw,t/L. 1,62t,i/t€ Sara L. White City Secretary Cc: Tom Word, Public Works Howard Baker, Finance Laurie Born, Grant Coordinator Enclosure CITY OF ROUND ROCK ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT, 221 East Main Street • Round Rock, Texas 78664 Phone 512.218.5401 • Fax 512.218.7097 • www.roundrocktexas.gov