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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 Page 2 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