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5/23/06
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A RESOLUTION
Authorizing the City Manager to Sign A
Grant Application through the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
for a Program that Reduces Emissions through Improved Greenhouse Gas
Management and Clean Energy Programs
WHEREAS, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is a federal agency; and
WHEREAS, the EPA has issued a notice announcing the availability of funds and
solicits proposals to encourage voluntary efforts to reduce energy related emissions
from stationary sources by funding proposals to advance improvements in state
greenhouse gas management and state clean energy policies and programs; and
• WHEREAS, the EPA anticipates awarding up to five cooperative agreements
whose annual value shall not exceed $30,000 in FY 06, $45,000 in FY 07 and FY 08,
subject to the availability of funds and quality of proposals; and
WHEREAS, local governments are eligible to apply for funding; and
WHEREAS, the proposal aligns with the City's Strategic Plan Goal # 5,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
part hereof.
SECTION 1: That the foregoing recitals are found as fact and made a
SECTION 2: That the City Manager is hereby authorized to sign the
application through EPA for proposals to encourage voluntary efforts to reduce energy
0 related emissions from stationary sources by funding proposals to advance
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improvements in state greenhouse gas management and state clean energy policies •
and programs;.
SECTION 3: That the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to
negotiate any additional terms and conditions of the grant as may be determined to be
in the best interests of the City.
SECTION 4: That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and
after its passage and approval in the manner provided by law.
Lor ine H. Morton, Mayor
Attest:
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Mary P. rn 'ty Clerk
Adopted: 1 Z , 2006
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