HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 08-052
CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS
RESOLUTION NO. 08-052
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS REGARDING
THE CITY'S CONSUMPTION OF ELECTRICITY
BY CITY FACILITIES
WHEREAS, in 2007 the 80th Texas Legislature adopted Senate Bill 12, an ACT relating
to the Texas Emissions Reduction Plan which, among other things, extended the timelines
enacted under SB 5 in 2001 relating to the Texas Health and Safety Code entitled "Texas
Building Energy Performance Standards"; and
WHEREAS, Section 388.005 of Chapter 388 requires that a political subdivision, in a
nonattainment area or "affected county," shall (i) implement "energy efficiency measures" that
meet the standards established for a contract for energy conservation under Section 302.004(b),
Texas Local Government Code, in order to reduce electric consumption by the existing facilities
of the political subdivision, (ii) establish a goal to reduce electric consumption by its facilities by
five (5%) percent each year for six years, beginning September 1,2007, and (iii) annually report
to the State Energy Conservation Office regarding its efforts and progress in connection with
reducing its use of electric power; and
WHEREAS, energy efficiency measures and design practices are one way to enhance
our environment by improving air quality, reducing pollution and conserving natural resources;
and
WHEREAS, the definition for cost-effective is based on the standards established for
contract for energy conservation measures under Sections 302.004(b) Local Government Code in
which such measures pay for themselves by comparing the cost of the measure to the savings of
the measure.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
, CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS:
Section 1. Incorporation of Premises. The above and foregoing premises are true and
correct and incorporated into and made a part of this Resolution.
Section 2. Reduction of Consumption of Electricity. The City Council does hereby
direct the City Manager or designee to implement cost effective energy efficiency measures; and
Section 3. Reporting; Designation of Contact Person. The City Manager or the City
Manager's designee is authorized to make and file such reports in connection herewith as may be
required by law.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect from and after its date of
adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of The Colony, Texas this
the 2nd day of June, 2008.
ohn Dillard, Mayor
ity of The Colony
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Christie, ilson
City Secretary
By:
Robert E. Hager
City Attorney