TC Resolution 22-23 Approving the Expenditure of Community Enhancement Funds From Holy Cross EnergyA
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RESOLUTION 22-23
APPROVING THE EXPENDITURE OF
COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT FUNDS FROM HOLY CROSS ENERGY
AS PROVIDED FOR IN ARTICLE 11, TOWN OF AVON ORDINANCE 01-01.
WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Avon, Colorado, has approved Ordinance 01-01,
Series of 2001 which granted a franchise to Holy Cross Energy; and
WHEREAS, Article 11 of Ordinance 01-01 provides that Holy Cross Energy will voluntarily
make monetary resources available to the Town for programs designed to make a difference in
people's lives and the communities in which they reside; and
WHEREAS, Section 11.1 of Ordinance 01-01 limits the use for which such funds shall be
spent shall to: (1) Beautification projects; (2) Energy conservation projects; (3) Equipment
and technology upgrades for schools; (4) Scholarship funds; (5) Acquisition of open space
and/or park land and development thereof; (6) Sponsorship of special community events;
and, (7) Undergrounding of overhead electric and other utility lines. Funds made available
under this Article may be spent for other purposes only with the express written consent of
the Company; and
WHEREAS, Section 11.4 of Ordinance 01-01, provides that the Town Council is required to
approve the expenditure by resolution or ordinance duly enacted by the Town Council, and
such resolution or ordinance shall clearly describe the nature and purpose of the project for
which the expenditure is made and that prior to any expenditure, the Town shall notify the
Company of its intended use of the funds. Unless the Company objects, in writing, prior to
such expenditure, the Company shall have waived its right to object in the future if the funds
are expended for the use identified in the notice.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN
OF AVON, COLORADO, THAT:
Section 1. The Avon Town Council approves utilizing the Holy Cross Enhancement Funds as
shown in Exhibit A attached hereto. The Town Council believes that the expenditure of these
funds meets the intent and purpose of Article 11 of Ordinance 01-01 and the projects as
described in Article 11.1 hereof.
Section 2. Town staff will forward this resolution to Holy Cross Energy to comply with
Section 11.4 of Ordinance 01-01, Series of 2001.
ADOPTED OCTOBER 25, 2022 BY THE AVON TOWN COUNCIL �O` N OF A�pq
By: 44 Attest• S EA Le
Sarah Smith Hymes, Mto
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Resolution No. 22-23
October 25, 2022
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EXHIBIT A
HOLY CROSS ENERGY COMMUNTIY ENHANCEMENT FUND
PROPOSED PROJECT
Proposed Project:
2022 NET ZERO BUILDING CONFERENCE WITH 2O21 IECC UPDATES
The Town is organizing a FREE, Informative Net -Zero Building Expo Focusing on the 2021
Building Code Updates! This event will take place on November 18, 2022 at The Westin
Riverfront Resort and Spa, located in Avon, Colorado.
This Net -Zero Building Expo will feature local vendors and keynote speakers to share the
latest on the 2021 Building Code updates and the exciting process of developing a net -zero
Eagle County community. We hope to have as many as 200 attendees and 16 vendors.
A FREE, Informative Net -Zero
Building Expo Focusing on the
2021 Building Code Updates
NOVEMBER 18th, 2022
The Westin Riverfront Resort and Spa
A— C' it in
Schedule of the Day
12:30 pm - Door open & check in
1:00 - 1:10 pm - Event starts + Introduction
1:10 - 1:45 pm - First Speaker + Q&A
Hope Medina (Shums Coda) will speak about: "The
energy code is a forever moving target with innovative
materials, methods, and concepts to support the efforts
of communities. Join us as we discuss how the codes
support the goals of your community and how it is the
focus of the newest State energy statute. "
1:45 - 2:20 pm - Second Speaker + Q&A
Kim Schlaepfer (Lotus Engineering & Sustainability)
will speak about: "Reaching net zero in building code
means the integration of several strategies including
renewable energy, electrification, demand flexibility,
and efficiency. Learn about how communities in
Colorado are approaching net zero code development,
and the local impact these measures can have on
operational cost and GHG emissions of our new
buildings. "
2:20 - 2:30 pm - Break
2:30 - 3:05 pm - Third Speaker + limited Q&A
Heidi McCullough (Clean Energy Economy for the
Region / CLEER) will speak about: "Using energy
modeling to keep your net zero design on track through
a real -life case study. "
3:05 - 3:50 pm - Interactive Panel + big Q&A
Panelists: Brian Sipes (Sipes Architects) & more
3:50 pm - 4:40 pm - Vendor Exhibits
4:40 pm - Raffle Prizes Announcement + Closing
Remarks
5:00 - 6:00 pm - Food & Drinks