Fiscal Note
The proposed resolution authorizes an application to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants program for up to $20,000,000 and authorizes a partnership agreement with Urban Triage, Inc., for the purposes of applying for the grant and, if awarded, implementing projects related to the grant. There is no cost to the City with the partnership agreement and no match requirement for this grant program. If the grant is awarded, a resolution will be submitted to the Common Council to amend the Sustainability Improvements capital budget for the award. No appropriation is required at this time.
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Supporting an application to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants program to support energy efficiency and indoor air quality improvements in single and multifamily affordable housing and build capacity of community partners to advance energy-efficient, healthy, and resilient housing through outreach and education.
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WHEREAS, in March of 2017, the Common Council adopted RES-17-00213 which called on the City to establish a goal for City of Madison operations and community to reach a goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions; and,
WHEREAS, residential buildings are the source of nearly one fifth of community-wide greenhouse gas emissions in Madison in 2022; and,
WHEREAS, improving energy efficiency of residential buildings is a key strategy for cutting greenhouse gas emissions while reducing energy burden and improving affordability for Madison households; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Madison and local community-based organizations have a strong foundation of collaboration to advance energy-efficient, healthy, and resilient affordable housing through programs such as the Efficiency Navigator and Home Rehabilitation Programs; and,
WHEREAS, additional state and federal grant funding is needed in order for these programs to meet the nee...
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