Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason, on behalf of the Wastewater Utility Director, requesting permission to apply for a local government staffing grant from Focus on Energy (Control #00699) to partially fund a dedicated staff position to support local energy efficiency efforts. Staff Recommendation: That the Mayor be granted permission to apply for a grant from Focus on Energy (Control #00699) to partially fund a dedicated staff position to support local energy efficiency efforts in an amount of $60,000 for year 1 and $20,000 for year 2. Fiscal Note: This is a two year grant covering in the amount of $60,000 for year 1 and $20,000 for year 2. Local Matching funds to cover the rest of the salary and benefits for the position will be split between the Water, Wastewater, and Storm Water Utilities.

Committee

Mayor's Office

Introduced

April 16, 2026

On agenda

April 20, 2026

Passed

April 20, 2026

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