HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 1996-22 - Board V'N Ni/ri 62
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WHEREAS, the Truckee Donner Public Utility District recognizes that it is in the interest of the
regional, state and national economy to develop alternative energy technologies to reduce
dependence on foreign oil; and
WHEREAS, the geothermal heat pump technology may serve the Truckee area and its careful
development may provide benefits to the local community in the form of jobs and reduced fuel
costs; and
WHEREAS, funds are available from the Local Government Geothermal Resources Revolving
Subaccount in the General Fund through the California Energy Commission for grants, loans, and
contingent awards to local governments for geothermal-related activities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Directors of the Truckee Donner Public
.-� Utility District that staff be authorized to submit an application to the California Energy Commission
for funds to execute the California Geothermal Heat Pump Training Center.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, if recommended for funding by the Commission, the State
Legislature and the Department of Finance, the Board of Directors authorizes the Truckee Donner
Public Utility District to accept a contingent award up to the amount of this application for$159,337
and that the General Manager acting for the Truckee Donner Public Utility District is hereby
authorized and empowered to execute al/necessary contracts and agreements and amendments
thereto, to implement and cant'out the purposes specified in the application.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Directors at a meeting duly called within the District on
the third day of July 1996 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Aguera, Jones, Sutton and Hemig.
NOES: None.
ABSENT.- Maass.
TRUCKEE DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
By Gv`
Mary L. Chap , Ac n General Manager and
Clerk of the B rd
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Sus M. Craig, Deputy District rk
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