HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-002 Xcel Energy Partners in Energy ProgramRESOLUTION NO. 2024-002
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MN TO PARTICIPATE IN XCEL ENERGY'S
PARTNERS IN ENERGY PROGRAM AND APPROVING THE APPLICATION AS AMENDED
BE IT RESOLVED BY the City Council (the "Council") of the City of Columba Heights, Minnesota (the "City") as
follows:
WHEREAS, on December 12, 2023, the Sustainability Commission heard a presentation on Xcel Energy's Partners
in Energy and reviewed the City's application for the program before giving a recommendation to the Council
Liaison to introduce the proposal at the next City Council Work Session; and
WHEREAS, on January 2, 2024, the City Council reviewed program information, an Energy Action Plan prepared
by the City of Coon Rapids through the program, and the City's application for the Partners in Energy program
and provided staff with direction before bringing the proposal to the next City Council meeting on January 8,
2024; and
WHEREAS, the City has indicated interest in Xcel Energy's Partners in Energy program to make progress on the
goals identified in Minnesota's Climate Action Framework, expand the services and programs available to
commercial and residential tenants and property owners, and enhance the overall health of the built
community; and
WHEREAS, the City has determined that participation in Partners in Energy will advance goals of the 2040
Comprehensive Plan as well as core city strategies such as healthy and safe communities, strong infrastructure
and public services, sustainable, and trusted and engaged leadership; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the City does hereby approve Resolution No. 2024 — 002 authorizing the
application submission for Xcel Energy's Partners in Energy with the following requirements:
1. Appoints Andrew Boucher, Community Development — City Planner, to serve as the City's Partners in
Energy Champion and coordinate participation and facilitate best practice implementation with the
passage of this resolution.
2. Will facilitate the involvement of community members, civic, business and educational organizations,
and other units of government as appropriate in the planning, promoting, and implementing of
Partners in Energy activities.
City of Columbia Heights - Council Resolution
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ORDER OF COUNCIL
Passed this 8th day of January, 2024
Offered by: Spriggs
Seconded by: Jacobs
Roll Call: All Ayes
Amada Marquez Simula, Mayor
Attest:
Sara I n, City Clerk/Council Secretary