HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-03-20; City Council; Resolution 2001-855
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RESOLUTION NO. 2001-65
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, APPROPRIATING FUNDS AND
APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF GREEN LED TRAFFIC
SIGNAL LAMPS AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE
GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH SDG&E
WHEREAS, San Diego Gas & Electric is offering rebates for the installation of energy-
saving green light emitting diodes (LED) traffic signal lamps; and,
WHEREAS, the City has, in the past, participated in a rebate program with San Diego
Gas & Electric for red LEDs which has resulted in an estimated annual savings of 1.2 million kWh
each year; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to participate in San Diego Gas & Electric’s green LED
rebate program; and
WHEREAS, the installation of green LED signals at intersections throughout the City will
significantly reduce the City’s demand for electricity, resulting in reduced dependence on limited
electrical resources, and energy cost savings; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad,
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as follows:
That the above recitations are true and correct.
The Finance Director is directed to appropriate $315,000 to the Traffic Signal
Maintenance budget from General fund contingencies.
The Purchasing Officer is hereby directed to issue a purchase order to
Synchronex for the purchase of green LEDs for all signalized intersections in
accordance with the City of El Cajon bid number 030-01.
The Purchasing Officer is hereby directed to increase the purchase order with
Peek Traffic Signal Maintenance for the installation of the green LEDs.
The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute the Governmental Agency
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Participation Agreement with San Diego Gas & Electric, a copy of which is
attached to the agenda bill as Exhibit 3, for the rebate of green LED material
costs.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Carlsbad City Council
held on the 20th day of March 9 2001 by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members Lewis, Kulchin, Nygaard and Hall.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: cou
/ I I~RRAINE M. OOD, City Clerk (SEAL)
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