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REPORT TO
COUNCIL
Report Number: OES 30-08
Date: September 15, 2008
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From:
Everett Buntsma
Director, Operations & Emergency Services
Subject:
Application for Grant Funding
Municipal Eco-Challenge Fund
Standard and Show case Programs, Pickering Recreation Complex
File: A-1440
Recommendation:
1. That Report OES 30-08 of the Director, Operations & Emergency Services be
received;
2. That Council endorse the concept of submitting a grant application to the Municipal
Eco-Challenge Fund for various standard retrofit programs and a showcase program
at the Pickering Recreation Complex; and
3. That staff continue to review the Energy Audit prepared by LB. Storey and report
back to Council during the 2009 budget process.
Executive Summary: Under the 2008 Capital Budget for Energy Audits, staff have
retained the services of LB. Storey to assist in making grant applications to various
Provincial and Federal Ministries and agencies related to energy retrofits at the
Pickering Recreation Complex.
In the process of performing a comprehensive energy audit at the Pickering Recreation
Complex, a number of funding opportunities have been sourced by the consultant.
A Council resolution endorsing the applications is required to move forward. There is
no financial obligation to Council for any Capital upgrades at this stage of the process.
Financial Implications: The cost of the recent assignment with LB. Storey to assist
in grant applications is $ $2,360.00.
This will be funded from the 2008 Capital Budget item of $50,000.00 for energy audits.
Report OES 30-08
September 15, 2008
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Application for Grant Funding
Municipal Eco-Challenge Fund
Standard and Show Case Programs
Pickering Recreation Complex
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Sustainability Implications: The proposed retrofits, if completed, would result in
annual energy savings of over $100,000.00 and Greenhouse Gas Emission Savings of
almost 500 tonnes of Carbon Dioxide per year.
Background: Council approved a capital expenditure in the amount of
$50,000.00 in 2008 to perform an Energy Audit on the Electrical and Mechanical
systems at the Pickering Recreation Complex. The purpose of this audit was to
perform a detailed analysis of existing systems, with recommendations for retrofit or
redesign.
Subsequently, Council were successful in having this audit undertaken at no cost to the
City under the auspices of LAS (Local Authority Services) administered by the
Association of Municipalities of Ontario through grant funding provided by the Ministry
of Energy and Infrastructure.
The consultants who undertook the audit, LB. Storey, have prepared a detailed report
on findings with specific recommendations on short and long-term retrofits. In total,
nineteen priority projects were identified, with payback periods ranging from as low as
0.7 years to as high as 21.7 years.
Staff are currently reviewing the consultant's final report in detail, and in particular the
19 priority projects which were identified, and will be reporting to Council on this matter
during the 2009 budget process.
The consultant has identified a number of incentive packages which are currently
available through our Provincial and Federal Governments. One such fund, the
Municipal Eco-Challenge Fund, provides funding of up to 25% for standard retrofits and
up to 50% for showcase/demonstration projects. The deadline for grant applications is
October 10, 2008.
Staff have retained the services of I. B. Storey to assist in making grant applications to
all available agencies. The purpose of this report is to obtain Council endorsement
indicating support of these applications. This endorsement is a necessary component
of the application process.
Once the applications have been processed and available grant funding is known, staff
will be in a position to make recommendations to Council during the 2009 budget
process.
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Report OES 30-08
September 15, 2008
Subject:
Application for Grant Funding
Municipal Eco-Challenge Fund
Standard and Show Case Programs
Pickering Recreation Complex
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This report has been reviewed with the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer.
Attachments:
Not applicable
Prepared By:
Approved/Endorsed By:
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Everett B nts
Director, Operations & Emergency
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Tony Prevedel
Division Head, Facilities Operations
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Copy: Chief Administrative Officer
Recommended for the consideration
of Pickering City Gounc;iL Ii
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