Item C20° °t. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
C ounty of Monroe �' A',� Mayor George Neugent, District 2
The Fl o rida. Keys �� Mayor Pro Tem David Rice, District 4
rg Danny L. Kolhage, District 1
Heather Carruthers, District 3
Sylvia J. Murphy, District 5
County Commission Meeting
May 17, 2017
Agenda Item Number: C20
Agenda Item Summary #2914
BULK ITEM: Yes DEPARTMENT: Extension Services
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Alicia Betancourt (305) 453 -8747
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AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval of a resolution by the Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners to conduct a Solar Energy Feasibility Study for the Cudjoe Key Fire Station Design.
ITEM BACKGROUND: The Climate Change Advisory Committee (CCAC) recommends this
item for BOCC consideration because solar energy offers many benefits, including lower electricity
costs, local jobs and reduced dependence on imported fuels. Monroe County has set a community -
wide emissions reduction goal of 40% below 2012 by 2030. The CCAC has identified solar -
generated electricity as a key strategy for achieving this community -wide goal. The County's
Sustainability Action Plan has established a target for energy use from renewable sources for County
buildings and facilities as 10% by 2025. The Plan, furthermore, asks the County to conduct
feasibility studies for alternative energy at County facilities including partnering with electric
utilities for creative ways to deploy more solar.
The new fire station to be constructed in Cudjoe Key, FL by Monroe County has not, as yet, been
designed to include solar photovoltaic panels, solar hot water systems, or a cistern, all of which will
help the county meet its emission reduction goals. The new library has been designed to be a "fifty -
year" building and, as such, should include appropriate technologies that will help Monroe County
meet future energy goals. The Climate Change Advisory Committee recommends a feasibility study
to include; design, permitting, and procurement of solar panels for the roof of the new fire station in
Cudjoe Key, FL. In addition, to meet the new sustainability standards, the study should include solar
hot water and a cistern.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
5 Year Sustainability Action Plan; (2 -29) Conduct feasibility studies for alternative energy at County
facilities. Partner with electric utilities for creative ways to deploy more solar. (1 -15) Conduct next
phase of energy auditing on County facilities and link upgrades to capital asset improvements. Install
low -flow water conserving fixtures and energy saving features throughout County facilities. (1 -17)
Expand County's use of renewable energy through the installation of electric vehicle charging
stations and solar lighting. (1 -23) Use County libraries as a platform to promote environmental and
social engagement. (2 -23) Adopt a target for energy use from renewable sources for County
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buildings and facilities such as 10% by 2025.
GHG emissions reduction target for 2030, consistent with timeframe of County's latest
Comprehensive Plan, a 40% reduction by 2030 as compared to the 2012 baseline.
Monroe County Climate Action Plan; Action R -1.3: Incentivize solar water heating systems and the
installation of electrical generating renewable energy systems on all new construction. Action R -1.5:
Encourage local alternative energy studies to evaluate their feasibility in achieving the County's
greenhouse gas emissions goals.
Monroe County Comprehensive Plan, Energy and Climate Element; Policy 1501.2.2
Within one (1) year after the adoption of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan, Monroe County shall
develop a procurement policy that incorporates energy saving principles for its own buildings,
facilities and services. Policy 1503.1.5 Within one (1) year after the adoption of the 2030
Comprehensive Plan, Monroe County shall identify actions to promote and support which increase
energy efficiency measures and the proportion of electricity generated by alternative and renewable
energy, including, but not limited to solar, wind, biofuels and other sources. Monroe County shall
incorporate these actions into its facilities and operations as well as its fleet. Monroe County shall
coordinate with Florida Keys Electric Cooperative and Keys Energy.
CONTRACT /AGREEMENT CHANGES:
No
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve
DOCUMENTATION:
CCAC - Resolution solar Cudj oe Station (stamped w corrected sp Clerks name)
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Effective Date: 5 -17 -17
Expiration Date: 5 -17 -18
Total Dollar Value of Contract: Approx. $1,000
Total Cost to County: Approx. $1,000
Current Year Portion: $1,000
Budgeted: No
Source of Funds: Sustainability Department
CPI: N/A
Indirect Costs: None
Estimated Ongoing Costs Not Included in above dollar amounts: None
Revenue Producing: No If yes, amount:
Grant: No
County Match: No
Insurance Required: No
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Additional Details: Research has shown approximate cost of $1,000 for study which may be
credited to project is the project moves forward.
Research shows approx. cost of fesability study to be $1,000 although many firms will provide
the study for free or credit the project if solar instalation moves forward.
05/17/17 001 -05008 - SUSTAINABILITY
$1,000.00
REVIEWED BY:
Alicia Betancourt
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Pedro Mercado
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Budget and Finance
Completed
Maria Slavik
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Kathy Peters
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Board of County Commissioners
Pending
04/21/2017 11:25 AM
04/21/2017 11:29 AM
04/21/2017 3:39 PM
04/21/2017 4:31 PM
04/24/2017 12:27 PM
05/17/2017 9:00 AM
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C.20.a
RESOLUTON NO. -2017
A RESOLUTION BY THE MONROE COUNTY BOARD
OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO CONDUCT A
SOLAR ENERGY FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR THE
CUDJOE KEY FIRE STATION DESIGN
WHEREAS, solar photovoltaic energy offers many potential benefits,
including lower electricity costs for homeowners, businesses, and governments;
local jobs and economic development; reduced dependence on imported fuels;
pollution -free electricity generation; no water use during power production; and
contribution to a more resilient electric grid; and
WHEREAS, Florida has the greatest potential for rooftop solar power of any
state in the eastern United States and
WHEREAS, Monroe County has set a community -wide emissions reduction
goal of 40% below 2012 by 2030 as stated in a resolution adopted by the Board of
County Commissioners in June of 2016; and
WHEREAS, increased solar - generated electricity, including customer -sited
systems on residential and commercial properties, will be a key strategy for
achieving this community -wide goal; and
WHEREAS, the County's Sustainability Action Plan has established a target
for energy use from renewable sources for County buildings and facilities such as
10% by 2025, exploring financing alternatives such as leasing. The Plan,
furthermore, asks the County to conduct feasibility studies for alternative energy at
County facilities including partnering with electric utilities for creative ways to
deploy more solar, and
WHEREAS, the new fire station to be constructed in Cudjoe Key, FL by
Monroe County has not, as yet, been designed to include solar photovoltaic panels,
solar hot water systems, or a cistern, all of which will help the county meet its
emission reduction goals, and
WHEREAS, the new fire station has been designed to be a "fifty- year"
building and, as such, should include appropriate technologies that will help Monroe
County meet future energy goals;
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NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF c
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS THAT:
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The County of Monroe hereby resolves to authorize a feasibility study to
include; design, permitting, and procurement of solar panels for the roof of
the new fire station in Cudjoe Key, FL. In addition, to meet the new U-
sustainability standards, the study should include solar hot water and a c
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2. This Resolution shall become effective upon adoption. a,
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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of
Monroe County, Florida, at a regular meeting of said Board held on the 17th day of
May, 2017. N
Mayor George Neugent
Mayor Pro Tem. David Rice
Commissioner Heather Carruthers
Commissioner Danny Kolhage
Commissioner Sylvia Murphy
(SEAL)
ATTEST:
KEVIN MADOK, CLERK
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
By:
Deputy Clerk
By:
Mayor
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