Fiscal Note
The proposed resolution authorizes the agreement with Focus on Energy and acceptance of the associated incentive awards. Approximately $24,388 is expected to be received for the Madison Municipal Building (MMB) renovation at the end of project construction in 2018. When these award funds are received, they will be deposited to the Facilities Management Sustainability Improvements program (MUNIS 10563).
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Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an Incentive Agreement with Focus on Energy for the Madison Municipal Building Renovation design assistance program and accepting incentives from Focus on Energy in the amount of around $24,387.68.
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WHEREAS, Focus on Energy is an energy efficiency and renewable resource program funded by the state’s investor-owned energy utilities, under Wis. Stat. § 196.374(2)(a), and participating municipal and electric cooperative utilities. The program works with eligible Wisconsin residents and businesses to install cost-effective energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. The program is administered by Shaw Environmental and Infrastructure, Inc. and/or its parent company Chicago Bridge and Iron Company or CB&I (“Program Administrator”) under contract with Statewide Energy Efficiency and Renewable Administration, Inc. (“SEERA”); and,
WHEREAS Focus on Energy facilitated a collaborative approach with the City and the City’s architectural and engineering design team consultants, Meyer Scherer & Rockcastle Architects and MEP Associates to evaluate energy savings strategies related to the building design for Madison Municipal Building Renovation that are cost-effective and make sense for the City’s project; and,
WHEREAS the intent of the process by Focus on Energy is to explore and quantify a number of alternative building design strategies that demonstrate the highest value for selection of the building envelope materials, lighting systems, and heating and cooling systems; and,
WHEREAS the e...
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