File #: 19R-3246    Version: 1 Name: Support Solar Energy
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 5/31/2019 In control: City Commission Meeting
On agenda: 6/10/2019 Final action:
Title: RESOLUTION NO. 19R-06-104: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING SOLAR EFFORTS AND PROGRAMS INCLUDING SOLAR CO-OPS, SOLARTOGETHER, SOLARNOW, AND OTHER PROGRAMS WHICH SUPPORT AND PROMOTE COST EFFECTIVE SOLAR ENERGY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY MAYOR KEN THURSTON).
Attachments: 1. RES-19R-06-104-Support solar co-ops & programs.pdf, 2. AR 19R-06-104, 3. Rooftop Solar Energy Backup.pdf

Title

RESOLUTION NO. 19R-06-104: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING SOLAR EFFORTS AND PROGRAMS INCLUDING SOLAR CO-OPS, SOLARTOGETHER, SOLARNOW, AND OTHER PROGRAMS WHICH SUPPORT AND PROMOTE COST EFFECTIVE SOLAR ENERGY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY MAYOR KEN THURSTON).

 

Body

Request Action:

Pass a Resolution to support solar efforts and programs.

 

Need:

To support solar energy efforts and programs.

 

Summary Explanation/ Background:

Mayor Ken Thurston requested a Resolution supporting solar efforts and programs including solar co-ops, SolarTogether, SolarNow and other similar programs to support and promote cost effective solar energy.

 

Attachments:

backup documents

 

Cost Summary/ Fiscal Impact:

Include projected cost, approved budget amount and account number, source of funds, and any future funding requirements

 

Estimated Time for Presentation:

 

Master Plan:

 

Goal 1: Clean, Green Sustainable Environment

[  ] Increase mass transit ridership  [ X ] Reduce City energy consumption

[  ] Reduce water consumption

 

Goal 2: Safe and Secure City of Lauderhill

[  ] Crime in lower 50% in Broward  [  ] Residents feel safe in neighborhood

[  ] Reduce emergency fatalities

 

Goal 3: Open Spaces and Active Lifestyle for all ages

[  ] Increase participation in youth sports  [  ] Add new park land and amenities

[  ] Increase attendance at cultural programs and classes

 

Goal 4: Growing Local Economy, Employment and Quality of Commercial Areas

[  ] Increase commercial tax base  [  ] Increase employment in Lauderhill businesses

[  ] Decrease noxious and blighted uses in commercial areas

 

Goal 5: Quality Housing at all Price Ranges and Attractive Communities

[  ] Neighborhood signs and active HOAs  [  ] Housing & streets improved, litter reduced

[  ] Increase proportion of single family homes and owner occupied housing

 

Goal 6: Efficient and Effective City Government, Customer Focused & Values Diversity

[  ] Improves City efficiency  [  ] Increase use of Information Technology

[  ] Increases residents perception of Lauderhill as an excellent place to live