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2012-27840 Reso RESOLUTION NO. 2012-27840 A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A LETTER OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH AND FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT (FPL), MEMORIALIZING CERTAIN CONSERVATION AND SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES, AND EDUCATIONAL PROJECTS THAT FPL HAS COMMITTED TO UNDERTAKE IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH. WHEREAS, following first reading approval of the proposed new Franchise Agreement between FPL and the City on December 14, 2011; the Administration and FPL met several times to discuss additional options and options and opportunities related to conservation and the implementation of sustainability initiatives within the City; and WHEREAS, as a result of these meetings, the City Administration and FPL have developed a letter agreement (See Attachment "A"), to be executed between FPL and the City, to memorialize those certain conservation and sustainability initiatives, and educational projects that FPL has committed to undertake in conjunction with the City. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA that the Mayor and City Commission approve and authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute a Letter of Agreement between the City of Miami Beach and Florida Power and Light (FPL), memorializing certain conservation and sustainability initiatives, and educational projects that FPL has committed to undertake in conjunction with the City of Miami Beach. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 8th day of February, 2012. ATTEST BY: LA�----211 CaA., Robert 13. Parcher, City Clerk a t' errera B wer, Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM&LANGUAGE &FOR EXECUTION C �_ L 3- Z (' , City orne Date T:\AGENDA\2012\2-8-12\FPL Renewable Energy—Reso.doc COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY Condensed Title: A Resolution Of The Mayor And City Commission Of The City Of Miami Beach Approving and Authorizing The Mayor and The City Clerk To Execute A Letter Of Agreement Between The City Of Miami Beach And Florida Power And Light (FPL), Memorializing Certain Conservation and Sustainability Initiatives, and Educational Projects That FPL Has Committed to Undertake in Conjunction With the City of Miami Beach. Key Intended Outcome Supported: Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc.): Issue: Item Summa /Recommendation: Following first reading approval of the proposed new Franchise Agreement between FPL and the City on December 14, 2011, the parties met several times to discuss additional options and opportunities related to conservation and the implementation of sustainability initiatives within the City. As a result of these meetings, the City Administration and FPL have developed a letter agreement (See Attachment "A"), to be executed between FPL and the City, to memorialize those certain conservation and sustainability initiatives, and educational projects, that FPL is committed to undertake in conjunction with the City. The projects include: • A donation to fully fund the installation of solar panels with backup batteries to power the lighting for the Henry Flagler Memorial on Monument Island. • Agreement to partner with the City to work with the Miami-Dade County School District to allow for the implementation of solar demonstration programs at three (3) schools in Miami Beach. • Conduct three (3) Home Energy Makeover Initiatives (HEMI), at buildings managed by Miami Beach Community Development Corporation, one each at: 710 Jefferson Avenue, 259 Washington Ave, and 542 Jefferson Avenue. There are a total of 68 residents that live in these three (3) buildings. • Conduct a Non Profit Energy Makeover (NEMO) in one of the buildings being revitalized by the Miami Beach Development Corporation. • Conduct energy audits on key City owned facilities. • Encourage citizens to participate in FPL's Home Energy Surveys. • Fund two (2) City employees to attend LEED certification classes. • Investigate the potential of installing a renewable wind turbine demonstration project at South Pointe Pier. • Partner with Miami Beach to implement FPL's educational Energy Conservation Program for the schools. This program targets K-8 grades. • Partner with Miami Beach during the planning process of the Department of Energy grant awarded to the South Florida Regional Planning counsel for electrical vehicles ("EV) charging and infrastructure installations. The goal of the project is to develop comprehensive plans and streamline local regulations (including permitting) to facilitate and expand the penetration of electric vehicles in this region. The Administration recommends approval of the Resolution. Advisory Board Recommendation: None Financial Information: Source of Amount Account Approved Funds: Financial Impact Summary: City Clerk's Office Legislative Tracking: Fred H. Beckmann, P.E., Ext 6012 Sign-Offs: Department 111,k"top,,4 Assistant City Mnager City Managkr FHB I DRB JMG �- TAAGENDA\2012\2-8-12,kFPL ReffbhabTe Energy-SUMM.docx 01 J AGENDA ITEM J AI ANA B E H DATE m MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov COMMISSION MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower and Members of the City Commission FROM: Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager ok-/1�r DATE: February 8, 2012 SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH APROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A LETTER OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH AND FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT (FPL), MEMORIALIZING CERTAIN CONSERVATION AND SUSTAINABILITY INTIATIVES, AND EDUCATIONAL PROJECTS THAT FPL HAS COMMITTED TO UNDERTAKE IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH. BACKGROUND Following first reading approval of the proposed new Franchise Agreement between FPL and the City on December 14, 2011, the parties met several times to discuss additional options and opportunities related to conservation and the implementation of sustainability initiatives within the City. As a result of these meetings, the City Administration and FPL have developed a letter agreement (See Attachment "A"), to be executed between FPL and the City, to memorialize those certain conservation and sustainability initiatives, and educational projects, that FPL is committed to undertake in conjunction with the City. ANALYSIS The projects include: • A donation to fully fund the installation of solar panels with backup batteries to power the lighting for the Henry Flagler Memorial on Monument Island. • Agreement to partner with the City to work with the Miami-Dade County School District to allow for the implementation of solar demonstration programs at three (3) schools in Miami Beach. • Conduct three (3) Home Energy Makeover Initiatives (HEMI), at buildings managed by Miami Beach Community Development Corporation, one each at: 710 Jefferson Avenue, 259 Washington Avenue, and 542 Jefferson Avenue. There are a total of 68 residents that live in these three (3) buildings. • Conduct a Non Profit Energy Makeover (NEMO) in one of the buildings being revitalized by the Miami Beach Development Corporation. • Conduct energy audits on key City owned facilities. • Encourage citizens to participate in FPL's Home Energy Surveys. • Fund two (2) City employees to attend LEED certification classes. • Investigate the potential of installing a renewable wind turbine demonstration project at South Pointe Pier. • Partner with Miami Beach to implement FPL's educational Energy Conservation Program for the schools. This Program targets K-8 grades. • Partner with Miami Beach during the planning process of the Department of Energy Commission Memorandum- FPL Renewable Projects February 8, 2012 Page 2 of 2 grant awarded to the South Florida Regional Planning counsel for electrical vehicles ("EV) charging and infrastructure installations. The goal of the project is to develop comprehensive plans and streamline local regulations (including permitting) to facilitate and expand the penetration of electric vehicles in this region. CONCLUSION The Administration recommends approval of the Resolution. JMG/DRB/FHB Attachment "A": FPL letter dated February 1, 2012, detailing renewable energy projects T:WGENDA\2012\2-8-12\FPL Renewable Energy-MEMO.doc ATTACHMENT "A" Florida Power&Light Company,9250 West Flagler Street,Suite 5202,Miami,FL 33174 FPL. POWERING TODAY. EMPOWERING TOMORROW February 1,2012 Honorable Matti Herrera Bower Mayor,City of Miami Beach 1700 Convention Center Drive Miami Beach,Florida 33139 Dear Mayor Bower, The City of Miami Beach (City)and Florida Power& Light Company(FPL)have enjoyed a long and mutually beneficial partnership, including efforts related to conservation and the implementation of sustainability initiatives within the community. We applaud the City's leadership in this area and look forward to continuing our work together on sustainability projects. I have listed below a number of conservation, sustainability and educational projects that FPL is committed to undertake in conjunction with the City. These projects will help the City, its residents, and the larger community of FPL customers realize a greater use and achieve a better understanding of the value and benefits of conservation and sustainability initiatives. We are proud to be able to work with the City in implementing this shared vision of the future, and we are excited to continue our partnership with the City as we move forward with these solar projects and other conservation measures. In an effort to memorialize the projects we plan to undertake in conjunction with the City, I offer the following summary: 1. Flagler Monument is a standalone monument which is located on Monument Island. Flagler Monument is illuminated by the use of flood and spot lights. Electricity is currently provided via electric cable laid underwater directly on the bed surface, extending from the mainland to the island. On many occasions electric service has been interrupted when the cable has been cut by boat anchors,resulting in great expense to the City to restore electric service. The City has asked FPL to fund the cost to install solar panels with backup batteries to power the Monument. Based on documentation provided to FPL by the City,FPL has agreed to undertake the process necessary to obtain the funding to implement this solar lighting system. This process will be initiated during the second quarter of 2012. 2. The City has asked FPL to implement solar programs at 3 schools: Miami Beach Senior High,Nautilus Middle, and Feinberg-Fisher. Based on the Demand Side Management Program standards approved by the Florida Public Service Commission, the Miami-Dade County Public School district("MDCPS") will select the order of schools for solar installations. FPL will partner with Miami Beach in an effort to reach agreement with MDCPS to achieve this objective by 2014. an FPL Group company The Honorable Matti Herrera Bower February 1,2012 3. The Miami Beach Development Corporation, a non-profit located in North Beach,manages and operates over 300 housing units designated for low income residents and senior citizens. FPL will conduct Home Energy Makeover Initiatives("HEMI") at 710 Jefferson Avenue,259 Washington Ave, and 542 Jefferson Avenue for a total of 3 HEMIs. The 3 identified buildings are home to approximately 68 City residents. HEMI is FPL's signature community program that offers free upgrades to improve the energy efficiency in as many as 50 customers' homes in one day. HEMI can save a family as much as 25 percent a year on its electric bill. The HEMI program provides for a range of energy conservation measures including changing light bulbs, compact fluorescent lighting, weather stripping and many other conservation measures. FPL will complete the 3 HEMIs (1 HEMI at each of the 3 identified locations) during the 1st quarter of 2013. 4. The Miami Beach Development Corporation is revitalizing several existing buildings. FPL will conduct a Non Profit Energy Makeover("NEMO") in one of the building owned by this organization. NEMO events promote free Business Energy Evaluations and involve local contractors to help local nonprofits save on electric bills so they can continue to help others. FPL will complete one NEMO at a location identified by the Miami Beach Development Corporation during the 1 st quarter in 2013. 5. FPL will conduct energy audits on key City owned facilities. The audits will identify cost effective energy saving measures,make recommendations, and identify related incentives. FPL will work with City staff in a timely manner to complete energy audits at key City facilities that would qualify and benefit from an energy audit. Also, as other appropriate City owned facilities are identified,FPL will conduct energy audits as requested. 6. FPL and the City will encourage citizens to participate in FPL's Home Energy Survey. 7. FPL will pay for 2 City employees to attend LEED certification classes at a price not to exceed$2,000. FPL will provide funding for these classes during the 3`d quarter of 2012. 8. FPL is investigating the potential of installing a renewable wind turbine demonstration project at South Pointe Pier. Specific details are not yet available as FPL is awaiting feedback from the manufacturer. 9. FPL will partner with Miami Beach to implement its educational Energy Conservation Program for the schools. This program targets K-8 grades. 10. The Department of Energy (DOE)has awarded a grant to the South Florida Regional Planning Council for electric vehicle ("EV") charging and infrastructure installation. The objective is to address technical, commercial, market and regulatory barriers to support EV infrastructure and vehicle adoption. The goal of the project is to develop comprehensive plans and streamline local regulations (including permitting)to facilitate and expand the penetration of electric vehicles in this region. FPL has been selected as a major participant in this project and welcomes the opportunity to partner with Miami Beach on the leading edge of this key planning process. The Honorable Matti Herrera Bower February 1,2012 These forward looking sustainability initiatives represent examples of the longstanding partnership between the City and FPL on matters that are important to the City, its residents and FPL. We welcome the opportunity to continue to work together on these important projects and objectives. Sincer I , i Al ha H. Player a Manager cc. Manny J. Rodriguez,P.E. Regional Director,Miami-Dade County I have read this letter agreement and fully understanding same, agree to be bound by the terms and conditions contained herein. Florida Power & Light Company City of Miami Beach By: _ By President May r Matti Herrera Bower Print Name Print Name a�y/Z Date Date APPROVED AS TO FORM &LANGUAGE &FOR EXECUTION i m f Date