HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-034 Solar LightingRESOLUTION NO. 2026-034
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2026 BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE FUND BALANCE FROM LIQUOR FUND 609
AND GOVERNMENTAL FACILITIES FUND 411 FOR CERTAIN CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AND TO AUTHORIZE
THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO THE RELATED VENDOR AGREEMENTS.
The City of Columbia Heights has identified through engineering studies certain cost-effective opportunities
for improving energy efficiency and sustainability using a rooftop solar energy system and LED lighting; and
The City of Columbia Heights staff have completed a vendor selection process for these improvements
following the City of Columbia Heights' purchasing policy; and
As a result of that vendor selection process, City staff recommend purchase and installation of the rooftop
solar system from Cedar Creek Energy and purchase and installation of the LED lighting for City parking lots
from Center for Energy and Environment (CEE); and
City staff have identified June 2026 as the time period most advantageous to schedule this activity due to the
availability of certain federal tax credits; and
Funding for this expenditure was not included in the original 2026 budget adopted by City Council Resolution
2025-089; and
There are adequate resources available for this expenditure in Liquor Fund 609 and Governmental Equipment
Fund 411;
Now, therefore, in accordance with all ordinances and regulations of the City of Columbia Heights, the City
Council of the City of Columbia Heights makes the following:
ORDER OF COUNCIL
It is hereby resolved, that the City of Columbia Heights amends the 2026 budget to appropriate $146,400 of
fund balance from Liquor Fund 609 and $13,606.50 from Governmental Buildings Fund 411 for the capital
improvements described above, and authorizes the City Manager to enter into the related vendor agreements
with Cedar Creek Energy and Center for Energy and Environment (CEE)
Passed this 26th day of May 2026
Offered by: Buesgens
Seconded by: Spriggs
Roll Call: All Ayes
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Sara Ion, City Clerk