Fiscal Note
The proposed resolution authorizes $40,000 to support Sustain Dane Programming in 2022 under the continuation of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Resolution RES-21-00206 adopted on March 16, 2021, authorized the MOU with Sustain Dane for continued collaboration on shared sustainability interests. The MOU covers the years 2021-2023 with an option of a 3-year renewal for 2024-2026. The City will provide $40,000 annually to the program. Funding for the 2022 payment is included in the 2022 Adopted Capital Budget as GO Borrowing under the Sustainability Improvements program. Payments beyond 2022 are subject to appropriations in future years. No additional appropriation is required at this time.
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City of Madison Funding of Sustain Dane programming in 2022 under the continuation of Memorandum of Understanding.
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WHEREAS, since 2009, Sustain Dane's MPower Champions Program has provided a one-year, fully customizable program for businesses and organizations in the Greater Madison Region that want to reduce their environmental impact while saving costs and creating a healthier and more equitable and engaging workplace and community; and,
WHEREAS, MPower is a proven and nationally recognized model for achieving sustainability success from within an organization, both EPA administrators Jackson and McCarthy have visited Madison to congratulate Madison on a collaborative approach to engaging the community in meaningful carbon reduction and the accompanying health related co-benefits through MPower; and,
WHEREAS, over 110 Madison-area businesses and organizations have excelled as MPower Business Champions, creating positive change in areas of energy efficiency, renewable energy, waste reduction, transportation, supply chain efficiency, employee health and wellness, employee and community engagement, and more; and,
WHEREAS, as a result of the program, MPower Business Champions collectively realize an annual reduction of 18.9 million kWh saved,...
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