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Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant
Department of Public Service
Megan Robson (x2306)/Dana Reising (x2643)
Revised
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Authorizing the Mayor to accept a grant from the United States Department of Energy in the amount of $285,750 to support facility improvements at Fire Station 21; authorizing the deposit, appropriation and expenditure of $285,750 in the Capital Improvement Fund for said project; authorizing the Mayor to accept bids and award contracts for said project; and declaring an emergency.
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SUMMARY & BACKGROUND:
The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program, funded by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) of 2021, provides $550 million to local governments, states, and tribes to implement projects that reduce energy use, improve building efficiency, and support the installation of renewable energy technologies. A key component of the program is its noncompetitive formula grants, which allocate funding directly to eligible jurisdictions, allowing them to design and implement customized energy saving initiatives. The program aims to promote cost savings, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and enhance sustainability at the local level.
Under this program, the City of Toledo has been awarded $285,750 to improve building energy efficiency. City staff evaluated facilities in greatest need of upgrades. Fire Station 21, located at the intersection of South Detroit and Glendale Avenues, was identified as the highest priority due to its original 1929 windows and outdated boiler-based heating system. The grant will fund the installation of a modern HVAC system to improve efficiency and performance. This funding requires no local match.
Summary
NOW THEREFORE Be it ordained by the Council of the City of Toledo:
SECTION 1. That the Mayor is authorized to enter into a grant agreement with the U.S. Department of Energy to accept and deposit Energy Efficiency and Conservation Community Block Grant funds in ...
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