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Funding for the Community Weatherization Coalition (B)
Explanation:
At the September 14, 2016 Utility Advisory Board Meeting, the Community Weatherization Coalition (CWC) presented their proposed budget and stated that they will present their budget the City Commission at the October 6, 2016 meeting. They asked the Board to recommend that the City Commission provide the requested funding in the amount of $77,375.00. After hearing the CWC’s presentation and having a discussion with GRU staff, the Board voted 7-0 to recommend that no GRU funds be spent on the CWC.
Fiscal Impact:
The CWC is asking for $77,375.00 in FY17.
Recommendation:
Hear a presentation from GRU staff on GRU’s history with the CWC. Hear a presentation from the CWC on their budget request.
With regard to the CWC's budget request, staff recommends that:
1) GRU continue to administer DEED grant funds, estimated to be $31,181 in FY17 and $32,714 in FY18;
2) GRU provide no other direct funding to CWC for FY17 given current budget constraints;
3) Staff continue to provide the CWC with Energy Efficiency Kits for each GRU customer they survey.
The UAB recommends that:
1) No GRU funds be provided to the CWC.
2) The CWC work with the City to find an alternative funding source.