HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2017-081 Review all options for the use of alternative energy sources MARANA RESOLUTION NO. 2017.081
RELATING TO ADMINISTRATION; DIRECTING TOWN STAFF TO REVIEW ALL
OPTIONS FOR THE USE OF ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SOURCES, AND AUTHORIZING
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THE TOWN MANAGER To SIGN AGREEMENTS ANIS Do ALL OTHER THINGS
NECESSARY TO FINANCE, CONSTRUCT, OPERATE, AND MAINTAIN ALTERNATIVE
ENERGY FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE TOWN'S USE, AS DETERMINED
MoSrr BENEFICIAL FOR THE TOWN IN THE TOWN MANAGER'S REASONABLE
OPINION AND DISCRETION
WHEREAS electric utility rates in Arizona increased by 37% in' the past 10 years; and
WHEREAS the Town of Marana's current annual cost of electricity is $1.1M, with
additional increases projected in the future; and
WHEREAS town staff and consultants are exploring alternative energy sources, such as
solar cells, to stabilize the annual cost of energy and generate sustainable savings; and
WHEREAS contractual scenarios of potential energy savings include using lease
agreements, lease-purchase agreements, and outright Town ownership of alternative energy
generation equipment; and
WHEREAS granting the Town Manager signature authority to pursue the use of
alternative energy sources allows the Town to quickly engage in alternative energy solutions by
minimizing the negative impacts of increasing rates and taking advantage of incentives and
credits, including without limitation solar credits, before they are extinguished; and
WHEREAS the Mayor and Council of the Town of Marana find that this resolution is in
the best interests of the Town of Marana and its citizens.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE a IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OIC rI"HE
TOWN OF MARANA, directing town staff to review all options for the use of alternative energy
sources, and authorizing the Town Manager to sign agreements and do all other things necessary
to finance, construct, operate, and maintain alternative energy facilities and equipment for the
Town's use, as determined most beneficial for the Town in the Town Manager's reasonable
opinion and discretion.
.IT IS FURTHER
��URT IER RESOLVED that the 'Down Manager and staff~are hereby directed and
authorized to undertake all other and further tasks required or beneficial to carry out the terms,
obligations, conditions and objectives of the agreements authorized by this resolution.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Marana, Arizona,
this 15th day of August, 2017.
Mayor Ed Honea
ATTEST: APPROV D AS FORM:
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MAGA AZ
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