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Parks and Sustainability Committee

Thursday, April 21, 2022 · 3:00 PM AM · Council Chambers/Virtual

TL;DR

The Parks and Sustainability Committee met virtually to approve a $200,000 professional services contract with Alliance for Sustainable Energy LLC to help Louisville achieve its sustainable energy goals. The contract involves a partnership with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) which is expected to help the city secure federal assistance and generate significant cost savings.

Key Decisions

  • Professional Services Contract for Sustainable Energy Consulting Recommended for Approval
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Agenda

  1. Call to Order

    Vice Chair Peden called the meeting to order at 3:07 p.m.

  2. Roll Call

    Vice Chair Peden introduced the committee members and non committee members present. A quorum was established. *NOTE: All committee members and non-committee members present attended virtually.

  3. Pending Legislation
  4. 1. A RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO THE CAPITAL AND OPERATING BUDGET ORDINANCES APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION TO FUND THE FOLLOWING NONCOMPETITIVELY NEGOTIATED AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT FOR LOUISVILLE FORWARD FOR CONSULTING SERVICES REGARDING ACHIEVEMENT OF METRO’S SUSTAINABLE ENERGY GOALS - (ALLIANCE FOR SUSTAINABLE ENERGY LLC - $200,000.00 FOR A NEW NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $230,000.00).
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval

    A motion was made by Committee Member Parker, seconded by Vice Chair Peden, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. The following spoke to this item: - Allison Smith, Advanced Planning and Sustainability - Vice Chair Peden - Committee Member Parker - Committee Member Holton Stewart The following was discussed: - Question about whether Phase One was with Johnson Controls - Question about whether this item is a sole source contract - A partnership with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory ("NREL") can help Metro Government secure Federal assistance in the future - NREL is a national laboratory solely dedicated to advancing energy efficiency and renewable energy - Question about whether Metro Council will receive a financial report - Working with NREL will result in significant savings for Metro Government The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  5. Adjournment

    Without objection, Vice Chair Peden adjourned the meeting at 3:14 p.m.

  6. Note: Items sent to the Consent Calendar or Old Business will be heard before the full Council at the Metro Council meeting on April 28, 2022.
  7. Clerk(s)

    Cheryl Woods, Assistant Clerk Sonya Harward, Clerk

  8. Support Staff

    Paul Rutherford, Jefferson County Attorney's Office

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