File #: 23-171    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 9/29/2022 In control: Conservation, Sustainability and Green Initiatives Committee
On agenda: Final action: 5/8/2023
Title: AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW YORK POWER AUTHORITY REGARDING THE CLEAN DISTRIBUTED ENERGY RESOURCE GRANT PROGRAM AND AMENDING THE 2023 ALBANY COUNTY BUDGET
Sponsors: Conservation, Sustainability and Green Initiatives
Attachments: 1. Solar NYPA Grant RLA Cover Letter, 2. 3680 RLA Form, 3. NYPA Grant Budget Amendment, 4. Attachment Schedule, 5. DER Grant, 6. 23-171 CSGI 5 - TMP - 3680 - Authorizing_Agreement_NYPA_Grant_Agreement_and_BA

RESOLUTION NO. 171

 

AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW YORK POWER AUTHORITY REGARDING THE CLEAN DISTRIBUTED ENERGY RESOURCE GRANT PROGRAM AND AMENDING THE 2023 ALBANY COUNTY BUDGET

 

Introduced:  5/8/23

                     By Conservation, Sustainability, and Green Initiatives Committee:

 

                     WHEREAS, NYS Public Authorities Law §1005(17) permits Albany County, a public entity, to enter into an energy services contract with the New York Power Authority (NYPA) for such energy-related projects, programs and services as authorized by Public Authorities Law, and 

                     

                     WHEREAS, The County Executive has requested authorization to enter into an agreement with the New York Power Authority regarding the Clean Distributed Energy Resource Grant Program in the amount of $350,000 for a term commencing May 15, 2023 and ending May 14, 2026, and

 

                     WHEREAS, The County Executive has indicated that the grant funding will be used for the development of a 2.06 Megawatt DC solar array at 897 Watervliet Shaker Road in the Town of Colonie to begin the process of transitioning the County’s electricity supply to renewable sources, and

 

                     WHEREAS The County Executive has also indicated that a budget amendment is necessary to incorporate said funds into the 2023 Albany County Budget, now, therefore, be it

 

                     RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to enter into an agreement with the New York Power Authority, White Plains, NY 10601, regarding the Clean Distributed Energy Resource Grant Program in the amount of $350,000 for a term commencing May 15, 2023 and ending May 14, 2026, be it further

 

                     RESOLVED, That the 2023 Albany County Budget is amended as follows:

 

                     Create and Increase Revenue Account A8020 0 1640 Solar Agreement by                      $350,000

 

                     Create and Increase Appropriation Account A8020.4 by $350,000 by increasing                      line item A8020 4 4487 Energy Projects by $350,000

 

                     RESOLVED, That the County Attorney is authorized to approve said agreement as to form and content, and, be it further

 

                     RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the County Legislature is directed to forward certified copies of this resolution to the appropriate County Officials.