HomeMy WebLinkAbout970984.tiffRESOLUTION
RE: APPROVE REQUEST FOR 1997 STATE ENERGY PROGRAM GRANT FROM
HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to
Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of
administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and
WHEREAS, the Board has been presented with a request for a 1997 State Energy
Program Grant from the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of
County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Weld County Health Department, to
the Department of Energy, Washington, DC, with terms and conditions being as stated in said
request, and
WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said request, a copy
of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of
Weld County, Colorado, that the request for a 1997 State Energy Program Grant from the
County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of
Weld County, on behalf of the Weld County Health Department, to the Department of Energy,
Washington, DC, be, and hereby is, approved.
The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted
by the following vote on the 21st day of May, A.D., 1997.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
eputy CIto the Board
AP
WELD cOUNTY,COLORADO
Baxter, Chair
stance L. Harrt, Pro-Tem
Dale K. Hall ,
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Barbara J. Kirkmeyer I
EXCUSED
W. H. Webster
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970984
HL0023
Submitted to:
Department of Energy
Washington, DC 80585
May 14, 1997
Offeror:
Sheble McConnellogue (9701 353-0635 ext. 2235
Weld County Health Department
1517 16th Ave Ct.
Greeley, CO 80631
970984
4.21 Transportation Technologies: Clean Cities/Alternative Fuels
The proposed project is submitted to the Department of Energy (DOE) (via the Office of
Energy Conservation) for financial assistance for program year 1997 State Energy Program
(SEP) Grant. The money will be used to buy a Ford F250 dedicated, compressed natural gas
vehicle, signage for marketing this vehicle and staff time to promote and educate people about
alternative fuels. This grant would cost in the $25,000 to $50,000 range. **
Introduction
The proposing party, Weld County Health Department (WCHD), is currently involved with
Weld/Larimer/Rocky Mountain National Park CLEAN CITIES (W/L/RMNP). W/L/RMNP
has received "Clean Cities"designation from the U.S. DOE. Our department has been
involved in bi-weekly meetings since 1996. W/L/RMNP goals include:
• improving air quality regionally by continuing to expand alternative fuel vehicles (AFV)
infrastructure and promoting AFVs to the public and private sector through media and public
education;
• providing AFV information to potential fuel users.
This project complements the W/L/RMNP Clean Cities goals and the WCHD Department's
goals. The WCHD Strategic Program Plan also includes working with Clean Cities and AFVs.
Criteria # 1
Energy related benefits include:
• encouraging the use of renewable energy resources as a means of avoiding depletion of
non-renewable domestic energy sources.
• displacing petroleum products in the transportation fuels market with domestically produced
alternative fuels that provide security and safety. Greeley recently built a new compressed
natural gas fueling station and the infrastructure is improving. The efforts toward market
development strategy encourage the use of AFV.
• educating fleet managers and others about AFV. Weld County does not own AFVs but
would like to use one for the WCHD-Environmental Protection Services. It would be used for
demonstration of a clean -burning vehicle to the rest of the county.
WCHD is committed to improving air quality and proper disposal of petroleum products. We
have two household hazardous waste sites and would like to have an AFV that could be used
in conjunction with this program. This would allow the WCHD staff to continue to educate
people about proper disposal of petroleum -based products and household hazardous wastes as
well as the benefits and advantages of AFVs. This AFV would travel primarily in Weld
County to the two household hazardous waste sites in Greeley and Dacono. The AFV would
be used to transport monthly recyclable wastes to Denver. Other regional efforts would take
place for educational purposes. This project will have the ability to strengthen and stimulate
the W/L/RMNP partnership toward meeting their goals by marketing these AFV.
Criteria # 2
The program will achieve continued public education and awareness while marketing and
demonstrating AFVs. In the past five months of 1997, the WCHD, Environmental Protection
Services Department conducted various activities related to AFVs. The WCHD borrowed
various AFVs to demonstrate and promote AFVs to policy makers, interested citizens,
dealership fleet managers, and students in elementary and high schools in 1997. Other WCHD
activities have included public-service announcements educating the general public about
AFVs and Greeley's new natural gas fueling station on the City of Greeley cable -access
Channel 22. Various fact sheets and information guides that the WCHD provided were
printed in The Greeley Tribune for Earth Day. The WCHD would like to continue these
efforts throughout 1997 and into 1998. These proposed activities will achieve greater
awareness in the region.
Criteria # 3
Environmental benefits of cleaner air and less use of petroleum products makes a healthier
environment. Weld County intends to continue the introduction and increase the use of
alternative fuels and AFVs. Buying a dedicated, compressed natural gas Ford F250 truck that
is an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) would be ideal for the WCHD's needs. OEMs
burn cleaner than a converted vehicles and the Weld County fleet manager said an OEM would
be easier to maintain. He said training offered by Ford would also benefit his staff.
Criteria # 4
Weld County's cost share participation would include a match of a minimum of 20% of
in -kind services. This would include:
STAKE HOLDER CONTRIBUTION TIME RATE VALUE
WCHD Technician tech staff time .25 FTE(120 hrs.) $18./hr $2,160.
WCHD Intern intern staff time .25 FTE (120 hrs.) $12./hr. $1,440.
WCHD Supplies compressed natural gas 1 yr/12,000 miles $.89/gal $ 670.
TECOM - Fleet maintain,parts,staff time 1 yr plus parts $35./hr. $1,445.
WCHD vehicle insurance 1 yr $1,200/yr. $1.200.
TOTAL $6915.**
Staff technician and intern time is defined as compensation for personal services including all
compensation paid currently by the organization for services. This will also include education,
public outreach, tours, and general marketing of the AFVs; supplies include fuel; and fleet
personnel includes maintenance, parts, and training.(Figure came from 1996 maintenance and
parts costs on a Ford F250 Truck in 1996). Vehicle insurance includes liability and
comprehensive.
Criteria #5
As public awareness increases, the Clean Cities coalition will benefit from an increase in
stockholders to stimulate and strengthen the W/L/RMNP. This group has a regional guidance
by county partnerships working together as well as working with other Front Range Clean
Cities Coalitions. This AFV would be used as a shared resource for others in the W/L/RMNP
CLEAN CITIES ALTERNATIVE FUELS PARTNERSHIP. It would be available for others
in the coalition to borrow for similar purposes.
in the coalition to borrow for similar purposes. As stated above, this AFV will encourage the
use of renewable energy sources, while displacing fossil fuels.
**
1997 Ford F-250 AFV
Signage/Banners/Brochure
WCHD Environ. Protection Specialist .25 FTE
Fringe (@ 26%)
TOTAL
WCHD in -kind participation is $6.870.00
(20% of $34.124.00 = $6.825.00 in -kind participation)
$ 23,774.00
$ 900.00
$ 7,500.00
$ 1.950.00
$ 34.124.00
GREELEY (Colo.) TRIBUNE Thursday, Aril 17, 1997
Board of Health
to check city air.
The Weld County Board of Health will
participate in a tour on Earth Day.
The Board of Health will ride in a van
(provided by the city of Greeley) that burns
compressed natural gas.
They will go to the Household Haz-
ardous Waste Site at 1311 N. 17th Ave at
I I a.m. April 22.
The tour will work to emphasize the im-
portance of clean air and proper disposal of
household hazardous wastes.
Weld County is presently involved in
two air quality groups in the region.
SMART TRIPS is a regional effort that
encourages clean air by using alternative
transportation such as riding the bus, walk-
ing, carpooling and riding a bike.
The alternative methods reduce the car-
bon monoxide and congestion problems
caused by cars.
Another effort Weld County is involved
in is Clean Cities..
This is also a regional effort that pro-
motes the use of clean -burning fuels or
electricity, and includes Weld and Latimer
counties and Rocky Mountain National
Park.
Communities along the Front Range.
from Colorado Springs to Fort Collins, are
also involved.
— Sheble McConnellogue
RESOURCES
Alternative Fuel Information
Resources:
♦ Clean Cities Hotline
(800) 224-8437
♦ Alternative Fuels Data Cen-
ter — U.S. DOE (800) 423-1 DOE
http://www.afdc.doe.gov
✓ Electric Transport Coalition
(202) 508-5995
✓ The Gas Research Institute
(GRI) (312) 399-8100
http://www.gri.org
✓ "Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Let-
ter" (914) 876-5988
e-mail:hfcletter@mhv.net
✓ National Alternative Fuels
Training Program (304) 293-2867
http://www.cira.wva.edu/afvtp
♦ National Propane Gas Asso-
ciation (NPGA) (800) 4LP-GAS2
http://www.propane.com
✓ Natural Gas Vehicle Coali-
tion (703) 527-3022
CLEAN CITIES FACTS
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Department of Energy
Washington, DC 20585
STATE ENERGY PROGRAM NOTICE 97-2
EFFECTIVE DATE: March 31, 1997
SUBJECT: PROGRAM YEAR 1997 STATE ENERGY PROGRAM GRANT GUIDANCE
PURPOSE: To establish grant guidance and management information for the State Energy
Program for program year 1997.
SCOPE: The provisions of this guidance apply to all States applying for financial assistance under
the Department of Energy's (DOE) State Energy Program (SEP). Much of the information in this
guidance is summarized from the rules applicable to SEP, 10 CFR part 420 and 10 CFR part 600.
These regulations are the official sources for program requirements.
BACKGROUND: Beginning in FY 1996, the State Energy Conservation Program (SECP) and
the Institutional Conservation Program (ICP) were consolidated into SEP pursuant to
Congressional instructions. All of the types of activities that were formerly funded under SECP
and ICP are allowable activities under SEP, offering States more flexibility than the separate
programs.
For the second year, DOE is offering States an opportunity to apply to undertake a variety of
Special Projects under the SEP. DOE has reviewed its end use sector energy efficiency and
renewable energy programs in which State assistance is an implementation strategy. As a result of
this review, DOE is inviting States to submit proposals to implement specific DOE Office of
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) deployment activities and initiatives as Special
Projects under SEP. States will compete for funding to implement activities relating to a number
of areas, such as Federal energy management, codes and standards, alternative fuels, industrial
efficiency, building efficiency, and renewable energy technologies. Approximately $9.75 million
will be available for these projects.
LEGISLATION: SEP is authorized under PL 94-385, PL 94-163, PL 95-619, PL 94-580, PL
101-440, and PL 102-486. All grant awards made under this program shall comply with
applicable legislation.
REGULATIONS: SEP is governed by its program regulations (10 CFR part 420) published in
the Federal Register on July 8, 1996, and the DOE Financial Assistance Rules (10 CFR part 600).
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State Energy Program Notice 97-2
Page 9
4.13 PROJECT RANKING: In the interest of regional balance, DOE anticipates that every
State will be funded for at least one special project. No more than 10% of the total funds
available may be reserved for award on a purely competitive basis, without regard for geography.
DOE Regional Support Office staff will perform an initial evaluation of all special project
responses to ensure that the information required is provided. Applications determined to be
complete and satisfactory will then be grouped and technically evaluated according to program
activity. DOE anticipates that evaluators will primarily be DOE employees, but where non -DOE
evaluators are used, they shall be required to comply with all applicable DOE rules or directives
concerning the use of outside evaluators. Evaluators shall be selected on the basis of their
professional qualifications and expertise relating to the particular special project activity being
evaluated.
4.14 REPORTING: Reporting on Special Projects should be designed to provide separate
progress and fmancial tracking for each funded activity, and should be included with the quarterly
SEP reports. Final financial and performance special project reports should be submitted to the
RSO within 90 days after the project completion.
4.2 SPECIAL PROJECTS OPTIONS FOR 1997
RANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGIES: CLEAN CITIES/ALTERNATIVE FUELS
unds Available: At least $1.55 million
Estimated number of Programs: As many as 3 @ $250,000 and 16-32 @ $25,000-50,000.
Match: Minimum 20% from non -DOE sources, including cash and in -kind services.
Background:
The U.S. Department of Energy's Clean Cities Program is seeking partners to;accelerate the
introduction and increase the use of alternative fuels and alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs). The
program will provide funds to State Energy Offices to support Clean Cities' AFV projects within
each State. By implementing the program through State Energy Offices, the program is designed
to benefit from their historical project experience f gional guidance)nd expertise, and
opportunity for State-wide participation..
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The objective is to strengthen the program relationship between the Federal, State, and local
government, partnei do their efforts to work with private sector Clean City stakeholders to build
sustainable markets for alternative fuels and AFV technologies.
Due to the increasingly critical role of Clean Cities to alternative fuels market development, this
portion of the SEP Special Projects guidance consolidates Clean City projects and Heavy -Duty
Demonstration Program funds in order to leverage meritorious local projects and advance the use
of alternative fuels.
State Energy Program Notice 97-2
Page 10
Projects:
States are requested to submit alternative transportation projects in partnership with their local,
officially -designated, Clean Cities coalitions or those local governments petitioning for Clean
Cities status (see Attachment 5 for the list of prospective Clean Cities). Potentially eligible
alternative fuel projects under this program will fall into two categories:
1) Projects that promote infrastructure and corridor development between Clean Cities
and/or across a multi -State region. The DOE is interested in awarding three large grants
(approximately $250,000 each) and potentially smaller grants to meritorious projects of
is type.
Projects in the $25,000 to $50,000 range for the purchase of alternative fuel vehicles
` mcludin eavy-duty vehicles; vehicle demonstration; infrastructure; program su ort;
development of plans for specific capital investments;rkshops for stakeholders�nd
cfleet operators; public education; development of legisla 've strategies; and trainii1g
programs on the maintenance of AFVsJ
Criteria:
State proposals will be ranked according to the following criteria:
1. Energy related benefits as indicated by the number of alternative fuel refueling stations
/ ,fi) introduced as a result of this project and/or by projected number of AFVs introduced and
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< ',�c�F` their estimated alternative fuel consumption. Heavy-duty vehicles projects will be
- required to provide collection of vehicle data as indicated in Vehicle Log sheets. (35)
2. Probability of program achievement as indicated by the participation in the Clean Cities
program, past performance including prior grant implementation, and/or number of
partners. (25)
3. Environmental benefits as a result of this project. (15)
4. Greater than a 20 percent cost share participation, using non -DOE sources. (15)
5. Ability of project to strengthen and stimulate the Clean Cities coalition(s) toward
meeting their goals. (10)
Clean Cities program managers at the DOE Regional Support Offices are available to answer
questions and provide technical assistance. Please contact them at the phone numbers below:
Atlanta- Steve Hortin at 404-347-0239
Boston- Dave Chamberlain at 617-565-9734
Chicago- Melinda Latimer at 312-886-8582
Denver- Ernie Oakes at 303-275-4817
Dan Deaton at 214-491-7276
Philadelphia- James Ferguson at 215-656-6977
Seattle- Roxanne Dempsey at 206-553-2155
Clara Chun at 510-637-1943
DOE HQ -Frank Mallgrave at 202-586-8077
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