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1N THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LEANDRO <br />RESOLUTION NO.2010- <br />RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ASSOCIATION OF BAY AREA GOVERNMENTS TO <br />APPLY TO THE STATE ENERGY PROGRAM FOR FUNDS TO IMPLEMENT A BAY <br />AREA REGIONAL RESIDENTIAL BUILDING RETROFIT PROGRAM IN THE CITY OF <br />SAN LEANDRO, AND ACCEPT SAID GRANT FUNDS AND ENTER INTO <br />AGREEMENTS TO IMPLEMENT AND CARRY OUT THE BAY AREA REGIONAL <br />RESIDENTIAL RETROFIT PROGRAM IN THE CITY OF SAN LEANDRO <br />WHEREAS, the City of San Leandro is committed to providing leadership in <br />encouraging implementation of energy efficiency and renewable energy projects for residents; <br />and <br />WHEREAS, in July 2006, the City of San Leandro adopted Resolution No. 2006-076 <br />Authorizing Participation in the Alameda County Climate Protection Project and embarked on an <br />ongoing, coordinated effort to reduce the emissions that cause global warming, improve air <br />quality, reduce waste, cut energy use and save money; and <br />WHEREAS, in February 2007, the City Council adopted a greenhouse gas emissions <br />reduction target of 25 percent below 2005 levels; and <br />WHEREAS, the City of San Leandro recognizes that it is in the interest of the local, <br />regional, state, and federal agencies to stimulate the economy; create and retain jobs; reduce <br />fossil fuel emissions; and reduce total energy usage and improve energy efficiency; and <br />WHEREAS, State Energy Program (SEP) funds are available through the California <br />Energy Commission's SEP Funding Opportunities for grants to eligible local governments for <br />cost-effective energy efficiency projects; and <br />WHEREAS, the SEP allows for public agencies or non-profit entities to apply for funds <br />on behalf of eligible local governments; and <br />WHEREAS, the City of San Leandro is eligible for SEP funding under the California <br />Energy Commission's SEP Program; and <br />WHEREAS, the City of San Leandro has collaborated with the Association of Bay Area <br />Governments (ABAG) to submit a regional application to implement the energy efficiency <br />project/s described in Exhibit A for the purpose of qualifying for SEP funds from the California <br />Energy Commission; and <br />