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be distributed. At this time, DOE is anticipating 60-90 days from the submittal date to an award date. The clock for commitment and expenditure of funds starts from the award date. The working group used a balanced approach in assessing potential EECBG projects, keeping in mind the Program's objectives and the requirements for eligible projects. In addition to the required EECS, staff is proposing a combination of municipal building projects that are shovel- ready; programs that are geared towards the residential and non-profit communities and may be able to leverage future funding from other sources; and regional assistance programs that could conceivably live beyond the 36-month program implementation timeline. Projects anticipated for inclusion include the following: Community Structure • Establish loan incentive program for energy retrofits by private homeowners and non-profits City Programs • Complete funding for new Traffic Operations Centers • Establish program that would train City staff and purchase of equipment, to provide energy retrofit audits to homeowners Energy Efficiency Retrofits • Installation of new building control systems, which regulate HVAC and interior/exterior lighting at City Hall, Main Library, South Offices, and Police • Upgrade traffic and pedestrian signal displays with LED's Re Tonal • Contribute to StopWaste.org and their `Green Packages' program • Contribute to organization chosen to implement AB811, a revolving fund-type financial program that would be administered through property assessments It should be noted that some projects listed above have some identified funding sources already, for instance as a CIP project, but a gap in funding the entirety remains. It is the gap that would be requested as part of this grant. At this time, staff is recommending that the following allocation be requested from DOE: $13,350 to StopWaste.org `Green Packages' Program (an additional $13,350 would be contributed from Measure D funds). $20,000 (approximate) for consultant that will assist City in preparing the EECS. $15,000 for administrative/staff costs associating with preparation of the EECS. It is anticipated that completion of the EECS will provide staff analytical data that will be utilized in determining how the remainder of the allocation is made. Upon completion of the SECS, staff will report back to Council on the projects being proposed and their corresponding allocation amount.