06/23/2015 Board of Public Works Meeting

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REGULAR MEETING JUNE 215 s /Linda M. Martin, Clerk ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 30 -2015 — EXPRESSING INTEREST IN PURSUING A USE FOR THE CITY'S HYDROPOWER PERMIT EXEMPTION AS ISSUED BY THE FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION IN 1984 Upon a motion made by Mr. Relos, seconded by Ms. Maradik and carried, the following Resolution was adopted by the Board of Public Works. Mr. Gilot recused himself from the vote as an employee of the University of Notre Dame. RESOLUTION NO. 30-2015 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS FOR THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA EXPRESSING ITS INTEREST IN PURSUING A USE FOR THE CITY'S HYDROPOWER PERMIT EXEMPTION AS ISSUED BY THE FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION IN 1984 WHEREAS, the City of South Bend Board of Public Works ( "Board ") is the contracting body for the City of South Bend, Indiana ( "City ") and the Board has the authority to design, construct and execute the construction of certain public improvements pursuant to Indiana Code § 36 -9 -6; and WHEREAS, the City of South Bend is the owner of the South Bend Dam located on the St. Joseph River ( "Dam "); and WHEREAS, the City has maintained a Federal Energy Regulatory Commission permit exemption for a small -scale hydropower facility since 1984, in the hopes of establishing the Dam as an ongoing source of renewable energy production; and WHEREAS, pursuant to a feasibility study performed in 2013, it was determined that it is not financially feasible for the City at this time to construct and operate a hydropower facility; and WHEREAS, the Dam is a City landmark and an excellent opportunity for the City to showcase its commitment to renewable energy to visitors, existing residents and businesses, and potential residents and businesses alike; and WHEREAS, the City values the formation of partnerships that create investment, spur innovation, and improve the community's sustainability WHEREAS, the University of Notre Dame is committed to increasing its use of renewable energy; and WHEREAS, the installation of a hydroelectric facility would help Notre Dame mitigate its campus carbon footprint, increase electric reliability, address utility cost uncertainties, and provide academic research opportunities; and WHEREAS, time is of the essence in this matter. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City of South Bend Board of Public Works as follows: The Board shall engage in further discussions with the University of Notre Dame relating to the potential development of the St. Joseph River Dam as a hydropower facility. 2. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect after its adoption by the City of South Bend Board of Public Works. ADOPTED at a meeting of the Board of Public Works of the City of South Bend, Indiana held on June 23, 2015, at 1308 County -City Building, 227 West Jefferson Boulevard, South Bend, Indiana 46601. Adopted this 23th day of June, 2015.