HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2015-106 - Authorized the Creation of a Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Program RESOLUTION NO. 2015-106
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA
BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CREATION OF A PROPERTY
ASSESSED CLEAN ENERGY (PACE) PROGRAM IN ACCORDANCE WITH
SECTION 163.08, FLORIDA STATUTES; JOINING THE GREEN CORRIDOR
PROPERTY ASSESSMENT CLEAN ENERGY DISTRICT, FLORIDA GREEN
FINANCE AUTHORITY, AND FLORIDA PACE FUNDING AGENCY
PROGRAMS; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORIZATION; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, in 2010, the Florida Legislature adopted Section 163.08, F.S., which allows
local governments to create Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) programs in order to
provide the upfront financing for energy conservation and efficiency (i.e., energy-efficient
heating, cooling, or ventilation systems), renewable energy (i.e., solar panels), and wind
resistance (i.e., impact resistant windows) improvements (the"Qualifying Improvements"); and
WHEREAS, PACE programs not only assist residents and business owners in reducing
their carbon footprint and energy costs, but also stimulate the local economy by the creation of
needed construction jobs; and
WHEREAS, Section 163.08, F.S. authorizes local governments that create PACE
programs to enter into a partnership in order to provide more affordable financing for the
installation of the Qualifying Improvements; and
WHEREAS, given the widespread energy and economic benefits of PACE programs, the
City Commission desires to create a PACE program in order to provide the upfront financing to
property owners for Qualifying Improvements and to enter into agreements with the Green
Corridor Property Assessment Clean Energy District, Florida Green Finance Authority, and
Florida Pace Funding Agency; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds that this Resolution is in the best interest and
welfare of the residents of the City;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DANIA BEACH,FLORIDA:
Section 1. That the creation of a PACE program, in accordance with Section 163.08,
F.S., is approved.
Section 2. That the City agrees to join the Green Corridor Property Assessment
Clean Energy District, Florida Green Finance Authority, and Florida Pace Funding Agency
PACE programs.
Section 3. That the proper City officials are authorized to execute agreements with
the above referenced PACE programs.
Section 4. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict with this Resolution
are repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Section 5. That this Resolution shall be in force and take effect immediately upon its
passage and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on September 21, 2015.
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LOUISE STILSO C VC SALVINO, SR.
CITY CLERK YOR
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APPROVED AS TO FO CORRECTNESS:
THOMAS J. AN BR
CITY ATTORAY
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