Referred to:  The Energy, Environment and Sustainability Committee (Chairwoman Greene and Legislators Hansut, Levine, Maloney, and Stewart), and The Ways and Means Committee (Chairman Gavaris and Legislators Cahill, Roberts, Ronk, and Walter)

Chairwoman of the Energy, Environment and Sustainability Committee, Manna Jo Greene, and Deputy Chair Gina Hansut offer the following:

WHEREAS, this resolution has been submitted at the request of the County Executive on behalf of the Department of the Environment; and

          WHEREAS, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) On-site Energy Manager Pilot Program Opportunity Notice (PON) 3701 seeks to demonstrate how a dedicated On-site Energy Manager (OsEM) can improve energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by delivering energy, process, and operational improvements; and

          WHEREAS, on-site energy manager consulting services supports the Ulster County government’s greenhouse gas emission reduction goals of forty percent (40%) by 2030 and eighty-five percent (85%) by 2050, with an interim target of twenty-five percent (25%) by 2025; and

WHEREAS, NYSERDA has committed cost share funding of up to 75% of the On-site Energy Manager Pilot Program fees; and

          WHEREAS, the County has selected Guth DeConzo Consulting Engineers PC to provide on-site energy manager consulting services through the NYSERDA On-site Energy Manager Pilot Program pursuant to RFP No. RFP-UC22-066 for a project term of 18 months; and

          WHEREAS, the County will provide the 25% matching funds required for successful completion of the On-site Energy Manager Pilot Program; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the Chair of the Ulster County Legislature is hereby authorized to execute an agreement with NYSERDA, and any amendments thereto, for the On-site Energy Manager Pilot Program; and, be it further

RESOLVED, that the Chair of the Ulster County Legislature is hereby authorized to execute an agreement with Guth DeConzo Consulting Engineers PC, and any amendments thereto, for the On-site Energy Manager Pilot Program; and, be it further

          RESOLVED, that the 2023 Ulster County Budget is hereby amended as follows:

                                                       INCREASE                                AMOUNT

AA.8090.3552-4300.4505              Professional Services                    $92,355.00

(Appr #)

AA.8090.3552-3300.3910              State Aid Conservation Prog.       $92,355.00                   

(Rev #),       

and moves its adoption.

ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

AYES:                      NOES:                 

Passed Committee: Energy, Environment and Sustainability on ________________.

Passed Committee: Ways and Means on ______________.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

$92,355.00 - ADDITIONAL 2023 APPROPRIATION DOLLARS

$92,355.00 - ADDITIONAL 2023 STATE AID REVENUE DOLLARS