HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-10-15-Resolutions 18-443_Solarize Waukee Program - SupportTHE CITY OF WAUKEE,IOWA
RESOLUTION 18-443
IN SUPPORT OF A SOLARIZE WAUKEE PROGRAM
WHEREAS,the City of Waukee,Dallas County,State of Iowa,is a duly organized Municipal
Organization;AND,
WHEREAS,the Nature Conservancy of Iowa in partnership with the City of Waukee and the Midwest
Renewable Energy Association are organizing a Solar Group Buy called Solarize Waukee between
December 2018 and June 2019;AND,
WHEREAS,a Solarize Waukee program is a highly organized and promoted community effort that
enables interested residential and commercial consumers to access volume discounts through choosing
to purchase solar electric systems during a designated period of time;AND,
WHEREAS,the discount is generated through a competitive selection of a solar installer,a process
overseen by the Midwest Renewable Energy Association.The greater the number of property owners
who choose to install solar electric systems,the lower the price of all solar electric systems through the
program.The purpose of a the Solarize Waukee program is to increase education of local residents about
solar photovoltaics (PV),increase market penetration of residential and small commercial solar PV
through a group purchasing program,and highlight Waukee's leadership as an innovative and
sustainable community;AND,
WHEREAS,the voluntary use of solar electricity by private citizens diversifies the electric supply for
our City;AND,
WHEREAS,over time the use of solar electricity saves participating residents money on their electric
bills,retaining that money within the City for further circulation;AND,
WHEREAS,solar electricity generation requires no fossil fuels,and reduces pollutants;AND,
WHEREAS,the City recognizes the promotional benefits of being an innovative and sustainable
community;
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Waukee,Iowa on this
15'"day of October,2018,will support and endorse the Solarize Waukee program organized by The
Nature Conservancy of Iowa and the Midwest Renewable Energy Association,all 501(c)3 nonprofit,
grassroots organizations,that will take place between December 2018 and June 2019 in the following
ways:
l.Assigning Building Official Keith Rash as City of Waukee representative to the Solarize Waukee
Advisory Committee.
2.Allowing the use of City of Waukee logo on promotional materials.
3.Promoting the project details through email,website,flyers,social media,public access TV and
other means as able and appropriate.
4.Streamlining the solar installation permitting process for Group Buy participants.
5.Use of City facilities to host community outreach meetings.
illiam .Peard,Mayo
Rebecca D.Schuett,City Clerk
RESULTS OF VOTE:
Anna Bergman
R.Charles Bottenberg
Courtney Clarke
Shelly Hughes
Larry R.Lyon
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