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RESOLUTION NO. 2014-017 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA (A) CLOSING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT GG214 (THE MUNICIPAL STREET LIGHT RETROFIT PROJECT PHASE II), (B) APPROPRIATING THE PROJECT'S REMAINING $338,282 FUND BALANCE TO THE CAPITAL EXPENDITURES CATEGORY WITHIN THE AMERICAN RECOVERY & REINVESTMENT ACT FUND, AND (C) APPROVING A $338,000 DESIGN BUILD AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND ALPHA MECHANICAL FOR THE SOUTH LIBRARY HVAC UPGRADES (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council adopt the resolution.
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SUMMARY
Chula Vista actively manages its 1,100 municipal energy and water utility accounts to reduce long-term costs and associated greenhouse gas emissions. Staff has identified the replacement of the South Library heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system as a top priority due its inefficiency and pending mechanical failure. As such, staff is requesting to use the available balance from the Municipal Street Light Retrofit Project - Phase II (GG214) to fund the necessary South Library HVAC upgrades and to enter into a $338,000 Design-Build Agreement with Alpha Mechanical to complete the project.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Development Services Director has reviewed the proposed project for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the project qualifies for a Class 1(a) categorical exemption pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the State CEQA Guidelines because the proposed expenditure of funds will result in the replacement of an existing heating and air conditioning system with no expansion of an existing use. Thus, no further environmental review is required.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Not Applicable.
DISCUSSION
The City has over 1,100 energy and water utility meters associated with its municipal buildings and facilities totaling over $6.6 million in annual utility costs. As such, City staff actively tr...
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