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TC Resolution 22-23 Approving the Expenditure of Community Enhancement Funds From Holy Cross EnergyA ,ovo n �o 3RAr� 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 Pa ty M Kenn ,own ler Resolution No. 22-23 October 25, 2022 Page 1 of 1 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