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HomeMy WebLinkAboutEECBG Program Application C T`( Coe `( PROPOSAL Minnesota Department of Commerce Office of Energy Security Ark- Energy Efficiency and Conservation 4 4,4, Block Grant Program-ARRA /A; °- REF. NUMBER: OES-12142009-EECBG01-AMENDMENT 1 '• Indirect Energy Efficiency PROGRAM Proposal Presented to: Natalie Buys Department of Commerce 85 Seventh Place East, Suite 500 Saint Paul, MN 55101 By: • City of Oak Park Heights 14168 Oak Park Boulevard North P.O. Box 2007 Oak Park Heights, MN 55082-2007 www.cityofoakparkheights.com Contact Person: Eric A. Johnson City Administrator Phone: (651) 439-4439 Email: eajohnson @cityofoakparkheights.com January 25, 2010 I Page 1 of 35 EECBG Submittal Indirect Energy Efficiency PROGRAM Proposal Jan 25th,2010 • Background Oak Park Heights is a community of 4,700 citizens, located on the west bank of the St. Croix River, roughly 15 miles north north-east of St. Paul.The City has taken a proactive stance in managing its energy use and environmental impact.This is evidenced by the significant investment it is making to install geothermal heat pump technology in its new City Hall Facility (Figure 1)and its adoption of the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement(Attachment A). Figure 1. New Oak Park Heights City Hall, Featuring Geothermal Heating/Cooling System d Y" ' ,` y k � ?...4t41,777,91 ySd•� Fi ' ! 1 4" qr • The City of Oak Park Heights plans to use funds made available under the Energy efficiency and Conservation Block Grant(EECBG) Program to implement indirect energy and cost saving programs—programs that will also effectively reduce the community's"carbon footprint". The City has also submitted an EECBG proposal to implement projects to directly improve the community's energy efficiency. Those projects would support the indirect energy efficiency program be performed under this proposal. While the success of the proposed indirect energy efficiency program under this proposal is not dependent on the"Project"proposal, its effectiveness would certainly be enhanced if both efforts are funded. • Page 2 of 35 EECBG Submittal Indirect Energy Efficiency PROGRAM Proposal Jan 25th,2010 • Section 1.Application Form Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Proposal Summary Applications must be submitted using this document.Additional pages must be within the limits specified below. APPUCANT INFORMATION Entity Name: City of Oak Park Heights Project Contact: Eric A.Johnson Title: City Administrator Email: eajohnson©cityofoakparkheights.com Phone number: (651)439-4439 Address: 14168 Oak Park Boulevard North City/County/Township: Oak Park HeightsNVashingtonI State: jN Zip Code: 55082 Applicant FEIDII: 41-0941681 Legislative District: MN 56th,US 6th Population: 4,700 Applicant Type: Daty County Township PROJECT SUMMARY Activity Title: Oak Park Heights Indirect Energy Efficiency Improvement Program Activity Location: City of Oak Park Heights Activity Type: ❑Direct Energy Savings Project m Indirect Energy Savings Program Total Project Cost: $49,975 %of Total: 100% Requested EECBG Funds: $42,920 %of Total: 86% Applicant Funds: $ 7,055 %of Total: 14% Other Outside Funding(specify): $ 0 %of Total: 0% Project start date: April 15,2010 Project end date: March 31,2011 Labor Hours: 465 Fuel Type(Electricity,Gas,Oil,etc.) Fuel 1: n/a Fuel 2: n/a Fuel 3: n/a Annual Fuel Use: Electric(kW-11): n/a Oil(Gallons): Natural Gas(MCF): n/a Propane(Gallons): Other: Gasoline n/a Annual Energy Use: n/a MMBTU Annual Energy Savings: n/a MMBTU Annual Energy Cost Savings: $n/a r ...role.........._.. Simple Payback: Na Years Page 3 of 35 EECBG Submittal Indirect Energy Efficiency PROGRAM Proposal Jan 25th,2010 r � • Certifying Official ° a• ' - Certifying Official's Signature: e Certifying Official's Name(print): ric'4. hnson Date: Jali 25,2010 Title: Citly dministrator Organization: of Oak Park Heights Please provide a brief description of you proposed activity in the space provided. Oak Park Heights has developed a portfolio of five activities to be enabled by EECBG01 funding.These activities address important cost-effective efforts to improve the energy efficiency of City-owned and private facilities.Emphasis has been placed on those activities that will provide local"green"employment opportunities and have long-lasting impact on energy use and the energy habits of our citizens •Community Energy Fair—Influencing individual energy habits is a key step towards achieving community energy efficiency.Oak Park Heights plans to use a community Energy Fair as an opportunity to raise the consciousness of our citizens in regard to their energy use.Grant funding will be used to organize the initial fair—to be held during the summer of 2010—but we expect this to become a self-sustaining annual event that will go on well beyond the grant period. •Review/Revise Municipal Plan—The largest longest-lasting influence on the community's energy profile derives from the master plan.This program activity will consist of reviewing that plan from a sustainability perspective.Plan provisions that hinder more efficient energy use will be identified.Plan changes that could provide opportunities for more effect transportation and other energy-intensive activities will also be identified.Specific plan revisions will be developed,reviewed by the City's planner, and presented to the City Council for their consideration. • •Review/Revise Municipal Ordinancesr—While energy habits are an important part of achieving community energy efficiency,municipal ordinances provide a strong tool for ensuring that the policies incorporated in the master plan are implemented.The building code can be a very effective method to ensure new and renovated structures incorporate appropriate insulation and other energy efficiency attributes.This activity will consist of a thorough review of the existing municipal ordinances to identify any provisions that are inconsistent with broad adoption of appropriate energy efficiency and renewable energy practices.Changes will be suggested to correct such inconsistencies.in addition,opportunities will be identified to promote energy efficiency and renewable energy development.The recommendations will be reviewed the City's legal counsel,and presented to the City Council for their consideration. •City Facility,Operations Energy Efficiency Audits—Oak Park Heights is in the process of constructing a new City Hall that incorporates a number of advanced energy efficiency features,such as a geothermal heating/cooling system.This program activity will extend that energy efficiency sensibility to the other municipal facilities,and to the City's operations.An outside consultant will be retained to audit the new City Hall's commissioning,water utility facilities and operations,and other City facilities and operations. Current facilities and practices that are sub-par will be identified and potential corrective actions recommended.Opportunities for energy efficiency initiatives will also be identified.The consultant will estimate the cost of each recommended project and prioritize them by their expected energy savings payback. i �r..,6 U.0 j7 • Page 4 of 35 EECBG Submittal Indirect Energy Efficiency PROGRAM Proposal Jan 25th,2010 C C • Section 2. Program Description Oak Park Heights has developed a portfolio of five activities to be enabled by EECBG01 funding. These activities address important, cost-effective efforts to improve the energy efficiency of City- owned and private facilities. Emphasis has been placed on those activities that will provide local "green"employment opportunities and have long-lasting impact on energy use and the energy habits of our citizens. Goals and Objectives The City of Oak Park Heights recognizes the ongoing role that energy use and costs will have on a community's viability. As steward of public funds, it is incumbent on the City's administration to ensure that our municipal facilities are energy efficient.The City can also serve as a model in increasing citizen awareness of their energy habits—and their impact on costs and the environment. The proposed program is designed to: 1. Improve City facility energy efficiency—lowering energy costs, reducing our carbon footprint, and increasing citizen awareness of the importance of wise energy use 2. Reinforce energy efficiency/conservation messages within the community and create "green"employment training and opportunities 3. Providing citizens with tools with which they can directly conserve energy Performance Metrics. It is a truism that"we manage what we measure". Accordingly, Oak Park Heights intends to carefully document program activities and track performance on the micro- scale(e.g., number of CFLs distributed)and macro basis(e.g.,community greenhouse gas emission inventory). Activity Descriptions. Each proposed activity is described below. We present the activities role in furthering the goals and objectives presented above, our proposed implementation documentation, and its success criteria. While some of the program elements are of limited duration, their effect on the community's energy habits are expected to last well beyond the grant period. These legacy effects are described for each activity. Detailed scopes of work for the program elements are presented in Section 3. Much of the success of our proposed program depends on the effectiveness of our project team. In addition to existing City staff, our proposal anticipates hiring several highly motivated interns and an experienced consulting company to develop and implement the program. How this team will interact and their qualifications are also described below. • Community Energy Fair—Influencing individual energy habits is a key step towards achieving community energy efficiency. Oak Park Heights plans to use a community Energy Fair as an opportunity to raise the consciousness of our citizens in regard to their energy use. Grant funding will be used to organize the initial fair—to be held during the summer of 2010—but we expect this to become a self-sustaining annual event that will go on well beyond the grant period. • Review/ Revise Municipal Plan—The largest, longest-lasting influence on the community's energy profile derives from the master plan. This program activity will consist of reviewing that plan from a sustainability perspective. Plan provisions that hinder more efficient energy use will be identified. Plan changes that could provide opportunities for more effect transportation and other energy-intensive activities will also be identified. Page 5 of 35 EECBG Submittal Indirect Energy Efficiency PROGRAM Proposal Jan 25th,2010 • Specific plan revisions will be developed, reviewed by the City's planner, and presented to the City Council for their consideration. fi e y�b;} �z ..3"=a • Review/ Revise Municipal Ordinances—While energy habits are an important part of achieving community energy efficiency, municipal ordinances provide a strong tool for ensuring that the policies incorporated in the master plan are implemented. The building code can be a very effective method to ensure new and renovated structures incorporate appropriate insulation and other energy efficiency attributes.This activity will consist of a thorough review of the existing municipal ordinances to identify any provisions that are inconsistent with broad adoption of appropriate energy efficiency and renewable energy practices. Changes will be suggested to correct such inconsistencies. In addition, • opportunities will be identified to promote energy efficiency and renewable energy development. The recommendations will be reviewed the City's legal counsel, and presented to the City Council for their consideration. • City Facility, Operations Energy Efficiency Audits—Oak Park Heights is in the process of constructing a new City Hall that incorporates a number of advanced energy efficiency features,such as a geothermal heating/cooling system.This program activity will extend that energy efficiency sensibility to the other municipal facilities, and to the City's operations. An outside consultant will be retained to audit the new City Hall's commissioning,water utility facilities and operations, and other City facilities and operations. Current facilities and practices that are sub-par will be identified and potential corrective actions recommended. Opportunities for energy efficiency initiatives will also be identified. The consultant will estimate the cost of each recommended project and prioritize them by their expected energy savings payback. • Greenhouse Gas Emission Inventories and Management Plan—In keeping with its commitment under the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement, Oak Park Heights plans to perform a 2008 base year community greenhouse gas emission inventory, with a 2011 update to reflect energy efficiency improvements from its EECBG project and program activities. Following completion of the baseline inventory, the City will work with its consultants to formulate a greenhouse gas management plan, consistent with the municipal master plan. Project Team.The City of Oak Park Heights energy efficiency program Project Team will consist of the City's permanent in-house staff, two limited-term interns, and outside environmental, 10 Page 6 of 35 EECBG Submittal Indirect Energy Efficiency PROGRAM Proposal Jan 25th,2010 planning, and legal consultants. Each organization and key individuals are described below. Resumes of key staff are included in Attachment B. City of Oak Park Heights: City staff will administer the program—writing purchase orders, hiring consultants and contactors, and ensuring that funds are spent in accordance with this proposal and that processes are consistent with the terms of the grant agreement. Existing City staff and a limited term intern will also assist with specific tasks as described in Section 3. • Eric Johnson, City Administrator will serve as grant liaison and oversee all grant activities. Eric has served as City of Oak Park Heights Administrator since 2003. As Administrator he has managed State of Minnesota grants related to invasive species(DNR), emergency vehicle preemption system (DOT), and livable communities(Met Council) Bonestroo, Inc., Environmental Consultant: Bonestroo is a St. Paul-based engineering and environmental consulting firm,currently serving as City Engineer for Oak Park Heights. With strengths in municipal engineering, planning, and environmental management, Bonestroo will be the technical lead on the proposed energy efficiency program. Responsibilities will include providing monthly progress reports to the state and coordinating City staff and other consultants and contractors. Bonestroo's staff of over 400 professionals bring a full range of technical and administrative skill to ensure a successful program. Key project staff are: • Chris Long, P.E. Chris will serve as Bonestroo's Project Manager. Chris is currently supporting Oak Park Heights as City Engineer. As Project Manager, Chris will be responsible for maintaining project schedule and budget. Chris will also assist with the • energy efficiency audit task. • Stephanie Dehart, LEED AP, CEM. Stephanie, a Certified Energy Manger, will serve as Task Manager on the energy efficiency audit task. She is a mechanical engineer with experience preparing design and performance specifications for mechanical systems, including LEED and Green Globes projects. As a LEED Accredited Professional, Stephanie has experience developing design strategies to reduce energy consumption, improve indoor air quality, improve HVAC and lighting controllability for building occupants, and minimize water use and wastewater production. • Richard H. Osa, QEP. Rick is an air quality scientist with extensive experience assessing air quality policy and compliance issues, including those associated with global climate change. Rick will perform the greenhouse gas emission inventories, quantifying the reduction benefits associated with energy efficiency investments. Rick's energy technology transfer experience will support public outreach efforts as describe in Section 3. • Phil Carlson. Phil will serve as Task Manager for the reviews of the City Master Plan and Ordinances. Phil heads up Bonestroo's Planning Team, and has managed numerous complex comprehensive planning efforts in the Twin Cities and Greater Minnesota, including the 2003 Decatur, MN Comprehensive Plan Update and the 2003 Sauk Rapids Comprehensive Plan Update. Planning Consultant: Northwest Associates City Legal Counsel: Ecberg Lammers • Page 7 of 35 EECBG Submittal Indirect Energy Efficiency PROGRAM Proposal Jan 25th,2010 PA AV • Section 3. Detailed Scope of Work Oak Pak Heights'energy efficiency pr.•ram has been formulated in order to further the general objectives described in the EECBGO. solicitation, our specific goals as articulated in Section 2, and the City's commitment unde he U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement. This section provi•- - -- .= ription •f how each element of the program will be accomplished. Community Energy Fair. En-r• conservation is inherently a non-glamorous undertaking. Saving energy does not involvz spinning things, heating them up, sparks, or exciting sounds. It is therefore in great n-..• of promotion, in order to keep it in peoples'minds—and to avoid creeping apat . The planned inaugural Oak Park Heights Energy Fair is envisioned as the first of a s- es of annual events intended to keep energy efficiency in the public's •Ici• -4 The City,with consultant support, will organize an event that will introduce our citizens to the latest technology and operational methods for reducing energy demand. Exhibits will reinforce the link between energy use and environmental impact. Local vendors and contractors will be invited to exhibit their wares and services,within an educational setting. The Fair will also be an opportunity for the City to highlight its efforts to control energy use and reduce its carbon footprint. If the City's EECBG01 Project proposal is funded, the low flow shower heads and dual flush toilet retrofit kits will be distributed along with compact fluorescent lights. Bonestroo will be responsible for recruiting Fair participants(local vendors, technical schools, etc.)and coordinate publicity. The fair is tentatively scheduled for late June, • 2010. The Fair will be staffed by Bonestroo and City employees. Bonestroo will prepare a series of four information sheets covering specific energy efficiency topics for distribution at the Fair and other venues. A tally will be made of Fair participant and visitors to determine its success. Contact information will be solicited to build a distribution list. Following the Fair, Bonestroo will interview two participating vendors and two Fair visitors to elicit feedback for judging the Fair's performance and for improving the following year's event. .4 Review/Revise Municipal P/an.The City's current plan has been effective in regulating growth, traffic, and extending utility services. Environmental and social factors dictate that reviewed and (if necessary) revised so that it is consistent with the community's long term energy and environmental objects, as well. Bonestroo environmental and planning staff will review the current plan and identify opportunities for improvement. The City administration and its planning consultant, and Bonestroo staff will then interact to develop a set of modifications for consideration by the City Council. Bonestroo will commence this task upon award of the grant. A set of recommendations will be prepared for City Council consideration at their July 2010 meeting. Review/Revise Municipal Ordinances.The City's current municipal ordinances have been effective in ensuring public safety and balancing the sometimes conflicting needs and desires of the citizenry.The municipal code also holds great possibility for promoting energy efficiency by establishing minimum building standards for insulation and other energy- related parameters. Bonestroo will commence work on this task in early July 2010. It is Page 8 of 35 EECBG Submittal Indirect Energy Efficiency PROGRAM Proposal Jan 25th,2010 Santicipated that recommendations will be ready for City Council consideration at their September 2010 meeting. Bonestroo's energy efficiency engineer and planning staff will review the ordinances and identify opportunities for improvement.The City administration, its legal counsel, and Bonestroo will then interact to develop a set of modifications for consideration by the City Council. I City Facility, Operations Energy Efficiency Audits Bonestroo's energy efficiency engineer will prepare a draft protocol for auditing the energy efficiency of City facilities and processes. The City Engineer will serve as technical resource in this activity. Facilities/processes to be audited include: • (New) City Hall • City Parks • Water supply utility assets(water towers&pumping stations) • Back office functions (e.g., billing, record-keeping) • Contracting practices, contracts(e.g., waste disposal, recycling service, sewage treatment, plowing/landscaping) Following City review, the audit protocol will be finalized. Bonestroo will perform the audit, analyze current energy use, and provide a report that compares Oak Park Heights'energy practices with comparable benchmarks. Opportunities for cost-effective energy efficiency improvements will be enumerated and ranked by their desirability, based on their energy savings • potential, required capital investment requirements and pay-back period. The draft protocol will be prepared and reviewed with City administration by mid-August. The audit will commence following City approval of the protocol, except that the audit of City Hall will be postponed until after its completion, commissioning, and a shake-down period. It is anticipated that the final report will be submitted no later than November 15, 2010. Greenhouse Gas Emission Inventories and Management Plan. Bonestroo will perform a baseline community greenhouse gas emission inventory upon grant award. Both City and community emissions will be computed following the"Local Government Operations Protocol for the Quantification and Reporting of Greenhouse Gas emission Inventories Version 1.0 (September 2008, ICLEI). Both Scope 1 (direct emissions from on-site sources)and Scope 2 (emissions directly associated with imported energy such as electricity)emissions will be included. Emissions will be computed based on data from the most recent available representative calendar year of activities. Emissions will be expressed in terms of metric tonnes of equivalent carbon dioxide (CO2e). Bonestroo will use the baseline emission inventory to identify alternative carbon management strategies for City consideration. Working directly with the City Administrator, Bonestroo craft a City Greenhouse Gas Management Plan to guide the City's decisions through the coming decade. The plan will focus on City and community energy use/efficiency and its controlling influence on Oak Park Heights'overall"carbon footprint". Several candidate greenhouse gas emission objectives,with numeric goal ranges, will be included in the Plan for consideration by the City Page 9 of 35 EECBG Submittal Indirect Energy Efficiency PROGRAM Proposal Jan 25th,2010 Council.The Greenhouse Gas Management Plan will be prepared and ready for Council review by December 2010. The baseline inventory will be completed within 10 weeks of grant award. Following completion of the new City Hall and activities contained in this proposal, Bonestroo will compute an updated greenhouse gas inventory, using calendar year 2010 as its basis. The updated greenhouse Gas inventory will be completed by March 1, 2011. • • Page 10 of 35 EECBG Submittal Indirect Energy Efficiency PROGRAM Proposal Jan 25th,2010 1 0 Section 4. Detailed Budget , Aa)vity / City Greenhouse Faciities, Gas Review! Review/ Operations, Emissions Revise Revise Energy Inventory& Community Municipal Municipal Efficiency Management Energy Fair Plan Ordinances Audit Plan Project Total Labor Cost Cost Category Value Value _ Value Value Value (hrs) f ($) city Laborot(hours) 15 10 10 24' 24 83' Arrange logistics 5 8 13 Publicity,administration 10 10 Review draft product, participate in discussions, 10 10 8 \ 16 44 Accompany auditor 8 ` 8 Provide historical data \8 8 C' Labor,tot(dollars) 1,275 850 850 2,040 2,040 7,055 / Arrange logistics 425 0 0 680 0 1,105 1 Publicity,administration 850 0 0 0 0 \ 850 Review draft product, participate in discussions 0 850 850 680 1360 3,740 I' Accompany auditor 0 0 0 680 0 680 r Provide historical data 0 0 0 0 680 680 ,. Consultant Labor,tot.(hours) 30 50 100 82 120 382 iRevvew plan,develop recommended changes and additions,interact with City Administrator and Council 30 50 60 1 140 Legal/Planner review 40 1 40 i Prepare audit protocol 6 ii 6 On-site assessment 16, i 16 i Calculations,analysis,reporting 60 60 • Develop GHG management plan — 60 13,20 Consultant Labor(dollars) 3,300 5,500 11,000 9,020 0 42,020 Reivew plan,develop recommended changes and additions,interact with City Administrator and Cduncil 3,300 5,500 6,600 15,400 Legal/Planner review - - _ 4,400 - - 4,400 Prepare audit protocol 660 660 On-site assessment - _ - - 1,760 - 1,760 Calculations,analysis,reporting - - - 6,600 6600 13,200 '` Uevelop GHG management plan - - 0 - 6 600 6,600 \Supplies(dollars) 400 100 100 200 100 900 printing,postage 300 300 travel 100 100 100 200 ' 100 600 Total Labor(hours) 45 60 110_ 106 Total CosT(dollars)I 4,975 J 6,450 11,950 11,260 15,340 I 49,975 Avg.City Labor Rate 85($/hr;assumes mostly summer intern,includes benefits) 465 144 Avg.Consultant Labor Rate 110($/hr;assumes mix of senior,mid-level,and junior staff,fully loaded fee rate) \\ , Avg.Contractor Labor Rate 90($/hr;licensed electrician,foundation work,etc.,fully loaded fee rate) ill Page 11 of 35 EECBG Submittal Indirect Energy Efficiency PROGRAM Proposal Jan 25th,2010 • Section 5.Attachments Contents: Attachment A: City of Oak Park Heights Adoption of U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Attachment B: Resumes of Key personnel Attachment C: Exhibits A, B,C, G,and H • Page 12 of 35 EECBG Submittal Indirect Energy Efficiency PROGRAM Proposal Jan 25th,2010 • Attachment A: City of Oak Park Heights Adoption of U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement g 4160 ., 5 a t E'' The U.S.Mayors Climate Protection Agreement Os endorsed by the 73'Annual U.S.Conference of Mayors meeting,Chicago,2005) Adopted by Oak Park A. We urge the federal government and state governments to enact policies and programs Heights Cry to meet or beat the target of reducing global warming pollution levels to 7 percent below 1990 levels by 2012,including efforts to:reduce the United States'dependence Council on on fossil fuels and accelerate the development of clean,economical energy resources 3-25-08. and fuel-efficient technologies such as conservation,methane recovery for energy Councihnember generation,waste to energy,wind and solar energy,fuel cells,efficient motor vehicles, McComber, and biofuels; seconded by B. We urge the U.S.Congress to pass bipartisan greenhouse gas reduction legislation that Councihnember 1)includes clear timetables and emissions limits and 2)a flexible,market-based system of tradable allowances among emitting industries;and Swenson, C. We will strive to meet or exceed Kyoto Protocol targets for reducing global warming moved that the pollution by taking actions in our own operations and communities such as: City participate in the U.S. 1. Inventory global warming emissions in City operations and in the community, Mayors Climate set reduction targets and create an action plan. Protection 2. Adopt and enforce land-use polities that reduce sprawl,preserve open space, Agreement. and create compact,walkable urban communities; 3. Promote transportation options such as bicycle trails,commute trip reduction • Carried 5-0. programs,Incentives for car pooling and public transit; 4. Increase the use of clean,alternative energy by,for example,investing in "green tags",advocating for the development of renewable energy resources, recovering landfill methane for energy production,and supporting the use of waste to energy technology; 5. Make energy efficiency a priority through building code improvements, retrofitting city facilities with energy efficient lighting and urging employees to conserve energy and save money; 6. Purchase only Energy Star equipment and appliances for City use; 7. Practice and promote sustainable building practices using the U.S.Green Building Council's LEED program or a similar system; 8. Increase the average fuel efficiency of municipal fleet vehicles;reduce the number of vehicles;launch an employee education program including anti- idling messages;convert diesel vehicles to bio-diesel; 9. Evaluate opportunities to increase pump efficiency in water and wastewater systems;recover wastewater treatment methane for energy production; 10.Increase recycling rates in City operations and in the community; 11.Maintain healthy urban forests;promote tree planting to increase shading and to absorb CO2;and 12.Help educate the public,schools,other jurisdictions,professional associations, business and industry about reducing global warming pollution. Page 102 of 112 • Page 13 of 35 EECBG Submittal Indirect Energy Efficiency PROGRAM Proposal Jan 25th,2010 4110 Attachment B: Resumes of Key personnel • Eric A.Johnson, City of Oak Park Heights City Administrator • Chris Long, P.E. (Bonestroo), Oak Park Heights City Engineer • Stephanie Dehart, LEED AP, CEM (Bonestroo) • Richard H.Osa, QEP(Bonestroo) • Phil Carlson (Bonestroo) • Page 14 of 35 EECBG Submittal Indirect Energy Efficiency PROGRAM Proposal Jan 25th,2010 Eric A.Johnson, MPA,AICP Phone:651-253-7837 / Email:eaj71 @hotmail.com • PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE City Administrator City of Oak Park Heights,MN(April 2003-Present ) Population 4,700(daytime pop.25,000+/-) • Insure that all new commercial(500,000 sq.ft.since 2003.)and residential(300+units)developments are Consistent with municipal requirements and development agreements • Aggressively carry-out the City's efforts to improve its trail and park systems,including land acquisitions, securing easement access,and facilities construction/management • Responsible for implementation of the 2008 Comprehensive Plan update. • Serve as City Zoning Administrator and coordinate all Zoning Permits (zoning reviews,variances,PUD,CUP) • Successfully negotiated six labor union contracts,(Teamsters/AFSCME).No grievances filed during tenure. • Represent the City's interest at a local,county,watershed,metropolitan,state and federal levels • Developed a City Management Internship program,3 internships have been provided since 2006 • Supervise a City staff of 22;coordinate the work of the consulting engineer,consulting arborist,planning firm, and contracted City Attorney. (Oak Park Heights contracts numerous other services–snowplowing,lawn mowing,street-sweeping,and excavation for utility repairs) City Administrator,Village of Winneconne,WI (June 1998-April 2003) Population 2,400 • Annual Budget Preparation–$2,000,000+/-(all funds) • Initiated the creation of the Community Development Authority and was responsible for creating and overseeing the CDBG-Housing Rehabilitation Program,Main Street Facade Program,Joint Effort Marketing Tourism Grant,along with various community events and festivals • • Secured Grants to allow for the creation of a multipurpose waterfront pavilion,park,and public boat docks • Established three Tax Increment Finance Districts to fund and support industrial park growth activities • Greatly expanded Industrial Loan Program • Successfully negotiated four labor union contracts,(Police Local/AFSCME) • Oversaw the construction and secured financing through BAIRD for a new Municipal Center • Managed residential developments,utility extensions,and various road improvement projects • Oversaw and Coordinated FEMA Floodplain Map Update(FIRM 2000) • Provided supervision to a Village staff of 16;coordinated the work of the consulting engineer,consulting building official and contracted City Attorney Director of Economic Development,Rusk County,WI (August 1996 June 1998) • Evaluated and carried forward the economic capacity of Rusk County—designated as a economically distressed area of Wisconsin • Managed the County's$1,000,000 Revolving Loan Fund • Formation of the Annual Economic Development Budget • Performed detailed cost-benefit financial analysis • Served as liaison to Federal,State,and Regional Government Director of Economic Development,The Galax Downtown Assoc.,Galax,VA(January 1996-August 1996) • Conducted local economic assessments • Coordinated Association's Downtown Revitalization efforts • Created and implemented Low Interest Loan Program Economic Development Internship,City of Fairfax,VA(September 1995-December 1995)-UNPAID • Economic Development Internship,Loudoun County,VA(January 1995-August 1995)-UNPAID Page 15 of 35 EE CBG Submittal Indirect Ener gy Efficiency PROGRAM Proposal Jan 25th,2010 GRANTSWRITT$N&,AWARDED(I'arm,AWARDS&FUNDING$1,4;01 • 2007`X.'ashington County,MN--Pandemic Preparedness Grant 2004 Local Community Grant MN'Department of'1'ranspurritao nstaitig OPTTCOM Sensors Resources Federal l'isherics„Uwnt—, ?,CompltanoP,ublic l ithirig Area • 2002\XI 19epartment.of.Natur'B Resources`ttx ardship--Park Bridge Pedestrian Facilities U nt 2001 }:j.Keller Foundation-=Sale of Naming Rights for Park Pavilion •= 20411 01-ALA Recovery Grant--20111 E'inneconnc-V'ind Storm Dam. �.- 2901 \ inoecunneSchoolDistrictPartnership for ParkSersices Math • 2001 Wi Delm,rtrnerit,rf Tnuasportation State I hg,h}cat Euhancemcn i---Pedestrian Bridkd Iinprovernents for VJ6necnnne High°,aay 116 Bridge • 2 001 \4T Department of Natural Resources Waterways s Cnn-u-nission Park lmprovenients • 2(1(10\S"l-Department of\atutal Resources;Stewardship Waterfrr nt Park Land Acduisiti1n • 20110 WI Department of Commerce CDBG-I,ow to-Moderate Income Hotiaiig Prograin Grant •= 190g WI Department of Commerce CDBG-Grant Public Facilities Program>ewer-LLi0e Rehab • 11197 Wi Department of Commerce Brocvnfields Program--Environmental Site Cleanup • 1.997 US DA:Rural Business Development Program-Build Industrial Incubator • 1997 USDA Rural Economic Development Loan&Grant Program—Rehabilitate Industrial Building EDUCATION • Pursuing Doctorate in Public Administration-Achieved Dissertation Status (successfully completed all 36 required credits of coursework and comprehensive examinations) Hamline University-St.Paul,Minnesota • Master of Public Administration(MPA) The George Washington University-Washington,D.C.,January 1997(completed final course at UW- Oshkosh-statistics) • Bachelor of Arts Political Science/Economics Minor University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee,August 1994 • TEACHING • Public Housing Policy,Issues,and Development Adjunct Faculty University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh,Fall 2000 • Guest Speaker for Dr.Michael Burayidi and Jerry Bougie,M.S. University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh,Fall 2000 and Spring 2001 • Macroeconomics I&Public Policy Course Adjunct Faculty Mount Senario College,Ladysmith,WI,Fall 1997/Spring 1998. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT • League of Minnesota Cities (2003-2008)&Wisconsin League of Municipalities Annual Conferences, (1998 to 2002) • Minnesota Chapter of the American Planning Association Conference,2007,2008 • Loss Control Workshops,League of Minnesota Cities,2004,2005,2007,2008 • University of Wisconsin Professional Outreach Program Public Administration Seminars on Local Business Development and Public Budget Constraints • Wisconsin Municipal Credit Analysis-Certified by Moody's Investment Services,Inc.and Ehlers& Associates,Inc. COMPUTER SKILLS Proficient in: Worked with: • Microsoft Word,Excel,PowerPoint,& • CIVIC Systems Outlook • Banyon Data Systems • Plan-it Capital Improvement Software • Microsoft Access • GIS Arc View 9.2 • AutoCad LT Page 16 of 35 EECBG Submittal Indirect Energy Efficiency PROGRAM Proposal Jan 25th,2010 411) MEMBERSHIPS&CERTIFICATES • American Institute of Certified Planners • Minnesota Chapter of the American Planning Association • Minnesota City Managers Association • NIMS Certified-IS-700 INTERESTS&ACTIVITIES • Hiking,geo-caching,canoeing • Participant in Chestnut Street Basketball Club • Woodworking • • Page 17 of 35 EECBG Submittal Indirect Energy Efficiency PROGRAM Proposal Jan 25th,2010 CITY ENGINEER Christopher W. Long, PE • - Qualifications for City of Oak Park Heights Energy Efficiency Program Mr. Long joined Bonestroo in 2004. With a strong foundation in construction engineering, Chris is experienced in the full spectrum of project design and construction. His experience includes concept development,design, drafting, and preparation of construction plans and specifications for utility and street improvement projects. He prepares cost estimates and is responsible for obtaining permits for installation of private utilities. Chris coordinates and schedules inspections and surveys. He is proficient in both project management and the hands-on surveying and staking aspects of construction. A good communicator, Chris is responsible for organizing weekly construction review meetings with city staff, conducting preconstruction conferences and neighborhood/ informational meetings. He works closely with public works and engineering departments on design and construction issues. Relevant Experience EDUCATION • OAK PARK HEIGHTS, MN - CITY ENGINEER Iowa State University As City Engineer, Chris is responsible for communication with City, Bachelor of Science Civil staff, and council. He leads and coordinates regular meetings with Engineering staff and council. For general improvement projects, Chris is CURRENT LICENSES responsible for managing budget and schedule and coordinating Professional Engineer— as necessary with Washington County, Mn/DOT, and impacted Minnesota watersheds. • CENTERVILLE, MN - CSAH 14 CONSTRUCTION SERVICES Chris was the field engineer and project manager for the installation and relocation of municipal utilities, construction of roads and colored concrete intersections, streetscaping, and lighting. His responsibilities included coordinating with the City of Centerville, Anoka County, and the Rice Creek Watershed. This project involved performing construction observation on behalf of the City during the reconstruction of CSAH 14. Bonestroo monitored work on elements of concern to Centerville, including utilities and streetscaping. • CENTERVILLE, MN - TE GRANT TRAIL PROJECT Chris provided design services, cost estimates, and specifications. The project is a large regional trail project with many interconnecting segments meant to complete the regional and local trail system. This project is the result of a grant won by the City through the Transportation Enhancements program and fast 1110 tracked due to prospective stimulus funding. Bonestroo Page 18 of 35 EECBG Submittal Indirect Energy Efficiency PROGRAM Proposal Jan 25th,2010 • CENTERVILLE, MN - PELTIER LAKE DRIVE AREA STREET AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS Chris was the design and field engineer, responsible for conducting weekly construction meetings and neighborhood informational meetings. Originally part of the 2009 street and utility improvements project, we reconstructed Peltier Lake Drive, Centerville Road, and Clearwater Drive.This$3 million construction project included rain gardens. • CENTERVILLE, MN - 2009 STREET IMPROVEMENTS Chris served as the design and field engineer. He coordinated and conducted weekly construction meetings as well as neighborhood meetings. This project included reconstructing Clear Ridge, Grange View, Brian Drive, Brian Way, Fox Run, 72nd St, Prairie Drive, Peterson Trail, Unity Avenue, 72nd 1/2 Street,Twin Lakes Avenue, and 73rd Street. • OAK PARK HEIGHTS, MN - 2009 MILL AND OVERLAY Chris served as the design and field engineer. The project is to mill and overlay several streets and a parking lot in the City of Oak Park Heights. Bonestroo provided plan design, specifications, and cost estimates. • OAK PARK HEIGHTS, MN - 2007 TRAIL AND PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS Chris was the design and field engineer for this project that involved pathway and parking lot improvements in various • locations throughout the City. • OAK PARK HEIGHTS, MN - STILLWATER MOTORS SITE PHASE 1 ESA As City Engineer, Chris provided coordination and management with City and Bonestroo staff. We completed a Phase 1 ESA for a 2.5-acre property the City is considering purchasing for a water tower and well. • OAK PARK HEIGHTS, MN - WATER SYSTEM SCADA IMPROVEMENTS As City Engineer, Chris provided coordination and management with City and Bonestroo staff. Project involved a new water distribution SCADA system and other basic electrical equipment at two pumphouses, two towers, and installation and programming of a new SCADA computer at City Hall. • OAK PARK HEIGHTS, MN - 2008 TRAIL AND PARK IMPROVEMENTS As design and field engineer, Chris conducted the pre-bid construction meeting. This project includes improvements at three different parks in the City of Oak Park Heights.The improvements include a concrete outdoor skating rink, reconstruction of an existing tennis court, and various trail improvements around the city. • Bonestroo Page 19 of 35 EECBG Submittal Indirect Energy Efficiency PROGRAM Proposal Jan 25th,2010 ENERGY EFFICIENCY TASK MANAGER Stephanie C. Dehart, PE, LEED AP, CEM, GBE — Qualifications for City of Oak Park Heights Energy Efficiency Program Stephanie joined Bonestroo in 2008 with eight years of mechanical engineering design, estimating, drafting, and project management experience. Her experience includes HVAC and plumbing design, preparing design and performance specifications for mechanical systems; completing HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection code reviews and analysis for commercial buildings and retail spaces; performing energy code compliance calculations using Title 24 and IECC approved software; and performing building energy simulation for projects registered for LEED certifications. She is currently involved in HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection for the Bonestroo Building Services Group. As a LEED Accredited Professional, Stephanie has experience developing design strategies to reduce energy consumption, improve indoor air quality, improve HVAC and lighting controllability for building occupants, and minimize water use and wastewater production. 41) • Relevant Experience EDUCATION • PHILADELPHIA, PA - 1919 RESIDENCES* University of Minnesota Stephanie performed Green Globes(green building certification) Bachelor of Science energy modeling, vapor barrier wall simulation, and energy Mechanical Engineering compliance calculations. She was involved in reviewing HVAC and University of St Thomas plumbing design and Green Globes certification for this 14-story Bachelor of Arts Mathematics apartment complex. The 19,000 sf complex included three levels CURRENT LICENSES of below-grade parking. Professional Engineer—MN • DENVER, CO - 1400 WEWATTA DEVELOPMENT* Professional Engineer—WI Stephanie completed system cost analysis of several different Professional Engineer—IL system types and performed energy compliance calculations. She reviewed HVAC&plumbing design and LEED certification.The CERTIFICATIONS project involved a two-building development with office Certified Energy Manager occupancy on both buildings and two levels of residential on the Green Building Engineer top floors of one. COMPUTER EXPERIENCE • MINNETONKA, MN - UNITED HEALTH GROUP DATA PARK AutoCAD EXPANSION* Block Load(Carrier) Stephanie performed system cost analysis to determine the best CHVAC sustainable system for the office building to comply with LEED COMCheck energy requirements based on ASHRAE 90.1. Stephanie also EnergyPro performed LEED energy modeling, and energy compliance eQuest calculations for this 10-story 33,000 square foot parking ramp. HAP(Carrier Hourly Analysis She was highly involved in reviewing HVAC, plumbing design and Program) LEED certification. The building has attained LEED Gold RESCheck Revit certification. • Therm • HOPKINS, MN - EXCELSIOR CROSSINGS/CARGILL OFFICE COMPLEX* VisualDOE Stephanie performed system analysis for three eight-story open 4 Bonestroo Page 20 of 35 EECBG Submittal Indirect Energy Efficiency PROGRAM Proposal Jan 25th,2010 WUFI parking ramps to determine the best sustainable system for the office building to comply with LEED energy requirements based on PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS ASHRAE 90.1. She also assisted in LEED energy modeling. American Society of Heating, Refrigerating,and A/C • HUTCHINSON, MN - ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM DESIGN Engineers(ASHRAE) As the mechanical engineer, Stephanie provided mechanical American Society of Plumbing analysis of installing a heat recovery/heat pump system to Engineers(ASPE) decrease energy consumption and cost.This analysis involved Association of Energy performing calculations to determine the estimated cost savings Engineers(AEE) Minnesota Society of between the existing hot water heating system and implementing Professional Engineers(MSPE) a heat recovery/heat pump system. Current natural gas rates National Fire Protection were used to compare the existing consumption compared to the Association(NFPA) consumption of the heat recovery system. National Society of Professional Engineers(NSPE) US Green Building Council (USGBC) • • Bonestroo Page 21 of 35 EECBG Submittal Indirect Energy Efficiency PROGRAM Proposal Jan 25th,2010 AIR QUALITY ENGINEER Richard H. Osa, QEP • - Qualifications for City of Oak Park Heights Energy Efficiency Program With more than 30 years of experience, Rick is an expert on air quality management policy. He has been intimately involved in greenhouse gas management since 1990, when he served as Global Climate Change Issue Manager with a major electric utility. As consultant to the Electric Power Research Institute's Global Climate Change program, Rick guided industry-funded research and facilitated technology transfer via multiple media. He represented a climate change model development consortium at the"Earth Summit"in Rio de Janeiro, and regularly helps clients establish baseline greenhouse gas emissions inventories and develop management plans. Areas of Expertise EDUCATION • Air quality management policy assessment Northwestern university • Environmental review-NEPA, state environmental impact Master of Engineering assessment Management • Illinois Institute of Technology Environmental Management Systems Bachelor of Science Physics CERTIFICATIONS Relevant Experience Qualified Environmental NITTO DENKO — BASELINE GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSION INVENTORY* Professional Rick managed an initial greenhouse gas emission inventory of the PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS Permacel Division's four North American facilities. Scope 1 and 2 Institute of Professional emissions were quantified for the 2007 base year. In addition to Environmental Practice fossil fuel combustion, greenhouse gas emissions resulting from the Air&Waste Management combustion of industrial solvents in air pollution control equipment Association Environment and Energy were calculated.This project was completed in March 2008. Committee,American Council • WS PACKAGING* of Engineering Companies Rick organized and facilitated a Sustainability Workshop for this Member,Wisconsin DNR New Source Review Retooling manufacturing firm. Responsibilities included: Project Advisory Team Providing introductory training in"Sustainability" *While employed by others • Leading executive staff to a common vission of what sustainability means for their firm • Assisted management team develop an initial framework to guide their sustainability efforts • Documented workshop proceedings in report to Board of Directors • LONG-HAUL TRUCKING CARBON FOOTPRINT ALGORITHMS* Rick managed and served as the technical lead to develop algorithms for computing cargo transport greenhouse gas emissions. The initial phase developed computational methods for • assessing the emissions associated with each leg of long-haul semi truck transport. This allowed the client, a confidential North #'Bonestroo Page 22 of 35 EECBG Submittal Indirect Energy Efficiency PROGRAM Proposal Jan 25th,2010 American fuel aggregator,to provide their customers with cargo- specific carbon footprint data. As a low-cost enhancement, the algorithms were extended to provide corresponding information on criteria pollutants. A linear programming approach was also developed to guide inter-modal transport decisions. • ELECTRIC POWER RESEARCH INSTITUTE, GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE PROGRAM — TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER SUPPORT CONSULTING* Rick helped EPRI tailor its research agenda to policy relevant issues and transfer the results to member companies and policy makers. Services included authoring print and video materials, and facilitating seminars and workshops. • 4'Bonestroo Page 23 of 35 EECBG Submittal Indirect Energy Efficiency PROGRAM Proposal Jan 25th,2010 PRINCIPAL-IN-CHARGE / VISIONING AND GOAL SETTING Philip J. Carlson, AICP —Qualifications for City of Oak Park Heights Energy Efficiency Program Mr. Carlson has been with the firm since 1976 and has managed a wide variety of public planning and design projects, including comprehensive plans, zoning studies, master plans, redevelopment projects, environmental reviews (EIS, EAW, and AUAR),and the design of residential, retail, office, industrial, and mixed use projects. He is frequently called as an expert witness in land use and zoning cases. Relevant Experience EDUCATION • PLANNING EXPERIENCE University of Minnesota Phil has served as the primary planning consultant for several Bachelor of Architecture Minnesota communities, including Vadnais Heights, Roseville, Burnsville, Newport, and Orono. In this capacity, he has been CERTIFICATIONS responsible for reviewing residential, commercial, and industrial American Institute of Certified Planners(AICP) development proposals; comprehensive planning updates; reviewing and preparing zoning ordinance amendments; PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS communicating the city's policies and regulations to the public and . American Planning Association (APA) developers; and providing in-house education to staff and Minnesota Chapter of the decision makers. American Planning Association (MnAPA) • COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING Sensible Land Use Coalition Phil has managed comprehensive planning efforts for numerous (SLUC) cities, including several in the St. Cloud region. Communities in which Phil has prepared comp plans include St. Cloud, Sauk Rapids, Sauk Centre, Little Falls,Alexandria, Burnsville, Roseville, Mendota Heights,Vadnais Heights, and many others. These efforts have increasingly focused on sustainable practices and low impact development alternatives. • EDUCATION AND OUTREACH An expert in his field of practice, Phil has served on the faculty of Government Training Services for more than 25 years, conducting seminars on the foundations of planning, comprehensive planning, zoning ordinances, shoreland regulation, tax increment financing, and municipal government. He also serves as adjunct faculty to the University of St. Thomas Real Estate Department. • OWATONNA, MN — LOW IMPACT DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCES The City has retained Bonestroo to assist with a number of issues arising from significant flood damage in the community recently. Among these projects funded by a major grant from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. Phil is heading up the effort to write sustainable low impact development standards into the • City's zoning and subdivision codes, one of few communities in the state to tackle this issue in a comprehensive way. The issues Bonestroo Page 24 of 35 EECBG Submittal Indirect Energy Efficiency PROGRAM Proposal Jan 25th,2010 covered range from providing rain gardens and bioswales in parking lots, requiring street trees in new developments, requiring 0 buffer strips around wetlands, lowering parking ratios for commercial and office uses,encouraging the use of pervious paving in select locations, reducing lot sizes, narrowing street widths, and others. • ST. CLOUD, MN - COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE Phil was project manager helping the City update their plan, which included summaries of numerous previous infrastructure studies, including water, sewer,transportation,and natural resources. His responsibilities included supervising and conducting all research, planning, report writing, and map preparation, as well as facilitating key community meetings and presentations to the task force, Planning Commission,and City Council. The plan targeted areas of the City facing development and redevelopment pressure. Key issues were expansion of the employment base, housing for an aging population,and new development. The project included working with a City Task Force and facilitating community meetings with citizens and merchants. • RAMSEY, MN - COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE Phil is project manager for the Ramsey comprehensive plan, which was begun in 2007. Within this planning process, he has been trained in and used the Open Space Technology(OST) participation process, which was key to getting different viewpoints blended in the City's goals and land use plan. • EAGAN, MN - CEDAR GROVE PLANNING AND DESIGN Phil assisted the City in preparing a set of overall design standards and a zoning ordinance for the Cedar Grove Redevelopment Area, a new suburban"village,"which is designed to feature mid-rise mixed development, walkable streets, and a mass transit hub. • MIXED-USE PLANNING AND DESIGN Phil has experience designing and implementing mixed-use town centers that encourage increased density, pedestrian traffic and conservation practices. He worked with the City of Burnsville on the Heart of the City development, Maple Grove on the Arbor Lakes area,West St. Paul on the Robert Street Corridor design guidelines, Mankato on the Downtown Mankato Urban Design Guidelines, and many others. 40 'r Bonestroo Page 25 of 35 EECBG Submittal Indirect Energy Efficiency PROGRAM Proposal Jan 25th,2010 I le Attachment C: Exhibits A, B,C, G,and H • • Page 26 of 35 EECBG Submittal Indirect Energy Efficiency PROGRAM Proposal Jan 25th,2010 4 Exhibit A NETT.F 451.1-EECBG (3/2009)OPI=320 U.S.DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (Previous Editions Obsolete) ENVIRONMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE I. BACKGROUND The Department of Energy(DOE)National Environmental Policy Act(NEPA)Implementing Procedures(10 CFR 1021)require careful consideration of the potential environmental consequences of all proposed actions during the early planning stages of a project or activity. DOE must determine at the earliest possible time whether such actions will require either an Environmental Assessment or an Environmental Impact Statement,or whether they qualify for a Categorical Exclusion. To comply with these requirements,an Environmental Questionnaire must be completed for each proposed action to provide DOE with the information necessary to determine the appropriate level of NEPA review. II. ii'TRUCTIOP Separate copies of the Environmental Questionnaire should be completed by the principal proposer and appropriate proposers subcontractor. In addition,if the proposed project includes activities at different locations,an Independent questionnaire should be prepared for each location. Supporting information can be provided as attachments. In completing this Questionnaire,the proposer Is requested to provide specific information and quantities,when applicable, regarding air emissions,wastewater discharges,solid wastes,etc.,to facilitate the necessary review. The proposer should identify the location of the project and specifially describe the activities that would occur at that location. In addition,the proposer will be required to submit an official copy of the project's statement of work(SOW)or statement of project objective(SOPO)that will be used in the contract/agreement between the proposer and DOE. Ill. QUESTIONNAIRE A. PROJECT SUMMARY 1. Solicitation/Project Number: OES-12142009-EECBG01-Amendment 1 2. Proposer: City of Oak Park Heights,MN ' i 3, Principal investigator: Eric A.Johnson Telephone Number: (651)439-4439 4. Project Tide: MN Department of Commerce Office of Energy Security Enp, yy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program-ANNA Kti-.NUM13tN.Utb-T!I41UU .br. d-ttC U -AMtNUMtN 1 1 5. Duration: 19 mnnth s 6. locations)of Performance(City/Township,County,State): Oak Park Heights,Washington Cty,MN 14168 Oak Park Boulevard North 7. Identify and select checkbox with the predominant project work activities under Group A-7b or A-7c. Group A-7b ® Work or project activities does NOT involve new building/facilities construction and site preparation activities. This work typically involves routine operation,modification,and retrofit of existing utility and transportation infrastructure, laboratories,commercial buildings/properties,offices and homes,test facilities,factories/power plants,vehicles test stands and components,refueling fadlitles,greenspace infrastructure,or other existing facilities. Department of Commerce—OES-121420094ECBG01 18 • Page 27 of 35 EECBG Submittal Indirect Energy Efficiency PROGRAM Proposal Jan 25th,2010 4 • Group A-7e ❑ Work or project activities typically involves major building or facility construction,site preparation;the installation, replacement,or major modifications of energy system prototypes and infrastructure,access right-of-ways and roads;utility, greenspace,and transportation infrastructure,vehicle test facilities;commercial buildings/properties,fuel refinery/mixing facilities,factories/power plants;and other types of energy efficiency/conservation related systems~structures,and facilities. This work can require new or modified regulatory permits,environmental sampling and monitoring requirements,master planning,public involvement,and environmental impact review. ❑ Other types of work or project activities not listed.(please describe): 8. Summarize the objectives of the proposed work. List activities planned at the location as covered by this Environmental Questionnaire. See accompanying proposal. 9. List all other locations where proposed work or project would be performed by project's proposer and subcontractors. See accompanying proposal. 10. Identify major project operation related materials and waste that would be used,consumed,and produced by this project or activity. None. 11. Provide a brief description of the project location(physical location,surrounding area,adjacent structures). Oak Park Heights City Hall,Btekke Park 12. Attach a site plan or topographic map of the project work area. Na B. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS This section Is designed to obtain information for objectively assessing the environmental impacts of a proposed project. NEPA procedures require evaluations of possible effects(including land use,energy resource use,natural,historic and cultural resources, and pollutants)from proposed projects on the environment. 1. land Use • a. Characterize present land use where the proposed project would be located. EUrban ❑ Industrial ® Commercial ❑ Agricultural Suburban ❑ Rural (] Residential ❑ Research facilities ❑ Forest ❑ University Campus ❑ Other b. Describe how land use would be affected by planned construction and project activities. Q No construction would be anticipated for this project. c. Describe any plans to reclaim/replant areas that would be affected by the proposed project. ®No land areas would be affected. d. Would the proposed project affect any unique or unusual landforms(e.g.,cliffs,waterfalls,etc.)? Q No ❑ Yes(describe) e. Would the proposed project be located in or near a national park or wilderness area? ® No ❑Yes(describe) if project work activities falls under item A-7b;then proceed directly to question 8.6(Atmospheric Conditions/Air Quality)and continue to fill out questionnaire. If project work falls under item A-7c;then proceed directly below to question 82(Construction Activities and/or Operations)and continue to fill out questionnaire. Department of Commerce—OIS-12142co9-EECBG01 19 • Page 28 of 35 EECBG Submittal indirect Energy Efficiency PROGRAM Proposal Jan 25th,2010 For a6 proposed project work activities identified under hem A-7b,respond to item 86 directly below and continuejNNng out environmental questionnaire. 6. Atmospheric Conditions/Air Quality a. Identify air quality conditions In the immediate vicinity of the proposed project with regard to attainment of National Ambient Air Quality Standards(NAAQS). This information is available under the NAAQS tables from the U.S EPA Air and Radiation Division. Attainment Non-Attainment Oa ® ❑ SO. ® ❑ PM,p ® ❑ CO ® ❑ NO2 ® ❑ Lead ® ❑ b. Would proposed project require issuance of new or modified major source air quality permits? ® No ❑ Yes(describe) c. Would the proposed project be in compliance with the National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants? ❑ No(explain) ® Yes d. Would the proposed project be classified as either a New Source or a major modification to an existing source? ® No ❑ Yes(describe) e. Would the proposed project be in compliance with the New Source Performance Standards? ® Not Applicable ❑ No(explain) ❑ Yes f. Would the proposed project be subject to prevention of significant deterioration air quality review? ® Not applicable ❑ No(explain) ❑Yes(describe) g. What types of air emissions,including fugitive emissions,would be anticipated from the proposed project? h. Would sny types of emission control or particulate collection devices be used? ®No ❑Yes(describe,including collection efficiencies) i. If no control devices are used,how would emissions be vented? Ns—no emissions 7. Hydrologic Conditions/Water Quality a. What is the closest body of water to the proposed project area and what is Its distance from the project site? St.Croix River,1 mile b. What sources would supply potable and process water for the proposed project? Nei c. Quantify the daily or annual amount of wastewater that would be generated by the proposed project. more d. Identify the local treatment facility that would receive wastewater from the proposed project. ® No discharges to local treatment facility Department of Commerce—OES-121420r)9-EECBG01 21 • Page 29 of 35 EECBG Submittal Indirect Energy Efficiency PROGRAM Proposal Jan 25th,2010 11. e. Describe how wastewater would be collected and treated. N/A--no wastewater will be generated f. Would any run-off or ieachates be produced from storage piles or waste disposal sites? ®No ❑ Yes(describe source) g. Would project require issuance of new or modified water permits to perform project work or site development? ® No ❑Yes(describe) h. Where would wastewater effluents from the proposed project be discharged? ®No wastewater produced I. Would the proposed project be permitted to discharge effluents into an existing body of water? ®No ❑Yes(describe water use and effluent impact) j. Would a new or modified National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System(NPDES)permit be required? ®No ❑ Yes(describe) k. Would the proposed project adversely affect the quality or movement of groundwater? ® No ❑ Yes(describe) B. Solid and Hazardous Wastes a. Describe and estimate major nonhazardous solid wastes that would be generated from the project.Solid wastes are defined as any solid,liquid,semi-solid,or contained gaseous material that is disarded or has served its intended purpose,or is a manufacturing or mining by-product(40 CFR 260,Appendix I). None. b. Would project require Issuance of new or modified solid waste and/or hazardous waste related permits to perform project work activities? 11 No ❑ Yes(explain) • c. How and where would solid waste disposal be accomplished? ❑On-site(Identify and describe location) ❑ Off-site(identify location and describe facility and treatment) N/A-No waste generated d. How would wastes for disposal be transported? N/A e. Describe and estimate the gygpyty of hazardous wastes(40 CFR 261.31)that would be generated,used,or stored under this project ® None f. How would hazardous or toxic waste be collected and stored? ® None used or produced g. If hazardous wastes would require off-site disposal,have arrangements been made with a certified TSD(Treatment,Storage, and Disposal)fadiity? ® Not required ❑ Arrangements not yet made ❑ Arrangements made with a certified TSD facility (identify): C. DESCRIBE ANY ISSUES THAT WOULD GENERATE PUBLIC CONTROVERSY REGARDING THE PROPOSED PROJECT. ® None Department of Commerce-OES-12142009-EECBG01 22 Page 30 of 35 EECBG Submittal Indirect Energy Efficiency PROGRAM Proposal Jan 25th,2010 4 IV. +.4:11:.. : I hereby certify• Yr•rand - rein is currant,accurate,and complete as of the date shown immediately below. SIGNATURE: 41, DATE:1/ 25/ 2010 month day year TYPED NAME: 'E •A Johnson TITLE: C 'nistrator ORGANIZATION: City of Oak Park Heights(MN) Y. RE1lNW ANDAppROVAIAfRa 6Y� I certify that I have reviewed the information provided in this questionnaire,have determined that all questions have hereby fy P Q 4 been appropriately answered,and Judge the responses to be consistent with the efforts proposed. PROJECT MANAGER: SIGNATURE: DATE:_/ month day year TYPED NAME: • Department of Commerce—OES-12142009-EECBG01 23 4110 Page 31 of 35 EECBG Submittal Indirect Energy Efficiency PROGRAM Proposal Jan 25th,2010 4 , • Exhibit B STATE OF MINNESOTA AFFIDAVIT OF NONCOLLUSION I swear(or affirm)under the penalty of perjury: 1. That I am the Responder(if the Responder is an individual),a partner in the company(if the Responder is a partnership),or an officer or employee of the responding corporation having authority to sign on its behalf(if the Responder is a corporation); 2. That the attached proposal submitted in response to the Request for Proposals has been arrived at by the Responder independently and has been submitted without collusion with and without any agreement, understanding or planned common course of action with,any other Responder of materials,supplies,equipment or services described in the Request for Proposal,designed to limit fair and open competition; 3. That the contents of the proposal have not been communicated by the Responder or its employees or agents to any person not an employee or agent of the Responder and will not be communicated to any such persons prior to the official opening of the proposals;and 4. That I am fully informed regarding the accuracy of the statements made in this affidavit. City of Oak Park He Responder's Firm 'ame, Eric son4 • Au . y V Please Print 1/25/2010 A horn ed Sign tare Dote ) Ire 7�) Sub�cribe••and sworn to me this day of��I� G-�!� � ._Oje),,,,,e,, f iI . N Public Stamp: " '°''', JENNIFER M.PINSKI %t'»>"`. NOTARY PUBLIC-MINNESOTA �) ` My Commission Expires Jan.31,2012 Department of Commerce-OES-12142009-EECBG01 24 III Page 32 of 35 EECBG Submittal Indirect Energy Efficiency PROGRAM Proposal Jan 25th,2010 4 • Exhibit C STATE OF MINNESOTA LOCATION OF SERVICE DISCLOSURE AND CERTIFICATION LOCATION OF SERVICE DISCLOSURE Check all that apply: In The services to be performed under the anticipated grant as specified in our proposal will be performed ENTIRELY within the State of Minnesota. ❑ The services to be performed under the anticipated grant as specified in our proposal entail work ENTIRELY within another state within the United States. O The services to be performed under the anticipated grant as specified in our proposal will be performed in part within Minnesota and in part within another state within the United States. O The services to be performed under the anticipated grant as specified in our proposal DO involve work outside the United States. Below(or attached)is a description of (1)the identity of the company(identify if subcontractor)performing services outside the United States; (2)the location where services under the grant will be performed;and (3)the percentage of work(in dollars)as compared to the whole that will be conducted in each identified foreign location. IIII CERTIFICATION By signing this statement,I certify that the In• motion provided above is accurate and that the location where services have been indicated to be perfo wi '.t change during the course of the grant without prior,written approval from the State of Minnesota. Name of Company: City k Authorized Signature: i Printed Name: Eric A.Jo Title:, City Administr: • Date: 1/25/2010 Telephone Number:(651)439-4439 Department of Commerce—OES-12142009-EECBG01 25 • Page 33 of 35 EECBG Submittal Indirect Energy Efficiency PROGRAM Proposal Jan 25th,2010 • 4 1 Exhibit G CERTIFICATION REGARDING LOBBYING For State of Minnesota Contracts and Grants over$100,000 The undersigned certifies,to the best of his or her knowledge and belief that: (1)No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid,by or on behalf of the undersigned,to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency,a member of Congress,an officer or employee of Congress,or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract,the making of any Federal grant,the making of any Federal loan,the entering into of any cooperative agreement,and the extension,continuation,renewal,amendment,or modification of any Federal contract,grant,loan, or cooperative agreement. (2)1f any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency,A Member of Congress,an officer or employee of Congress,or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract,grant,loan,or cooperative agreement,the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form-LLL,Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying in accordance with its instructions. (3)The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award documents for all subawards at all tiers(including subcontracts,subgrants,and contracts under grants,loans and cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly. This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by 31 U.S.C.1352. Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than$100,000 for each such failure. City of Oak Park 4 s Organizati•' - e Eric 'n City Administrator N. e of• ficial 'ng for Organization Title 1/25/2010 Signature of• icial Date Department of commerce-0ES-12142009-E ECBG01 35 a Page 34 of 35 EECBG Submittal Indirect Energy Efficiency PROGRAM Proposal Jan 25th,2010 ,4 Exhibit H State Of Minnesota-Affirmative Action Certification If your response to this solicitation is or could be in excess of$100,000,complete the information requested below to determine whether you are subject to the Minnesota Human Rights Act(Minnesota Statutes 363A.36)certification requirement,and to provide documentation of compliance if necessary. It is your sole responsibility to provide this information and—if required—to apply for Human Rights certification prior to the due date and time of the bid or proposal and to obtain Human Rights certification prior to the execution of the contract. The State of Minnesota is under no obligation to delay proceeding with a contract until a company receives Human Rights certification. BOX A-For companies which have employed more than 40 full-time employees within Minnesota on any single working day during the previous 12 months. All other companies proceed to BOX B. Your response will be rejected unless your business: has a current Certificate of Compliance issued by the Minnesota Department of Human Rights(MOHR) -or- has submitted an affirmative action plan to the MDHR,which the Department received prior to the date and time the responses are due. Check one of the following statements if you have employed more than 40 full-time employees in Minnesota on any single working day during the previous 12 months: ❑ We have a current Certificate of Compliance issued by the MDHR.Proceed to BOX C. Include a copy of your certificate with your response. Li We do not have a current Certificate of Compliance. However,we submitted an Affirmative Action Plan to the MDHR for approval,which the Department received on (date). [If the date is the same as the response due date,indicate the time your plan was received: (time).Proceed to BOX C. ❑ We do not have a Certificate of Compliance,nor has the MDHR received an Affirmative Action Plan from our company. We acknowledge that our response will be rejected. Proceed to BOX C. Contact the Minnesota Department of Human Rights for assistance. (See below for contact information.) Please note: Certificates of Compliance must be issued by the Minnesota Department of Human Rights. Affirmative Action Plans approved by the Federal government,a county,or a municipality must still be received,reviewed,and approved by the Minnesota Department of Human Rights before a certificate can be issued. BOX B-For those companies not described in BOX A Check below. 61 We have not employed more than 40 full-time employees on any single working day in Minnesota within the previous 12 months. Proceed to BOX C. BOX C-For all companies By signing this statement,you certify that the information provided is accurate and that you are authorized to sign on behalf of the responder. You also certify that you are in compliance with federal affirmative action requirements that may apply to your company.(These r.•uirements are generally triggered only by participating as a prime or subcontractor on federal proj r •'_rants. Grantee's are alerted to these requirements by the federal government.) Name of Company: CityOf o/=/fit -fights Date: 1/25/2010 Authorized Signature: /I// Telephone number:(651) 9 Printed Name: Eric A.Jo n Title: City Administrator For assistance with this form,contact: Minnesota Department of Human Rights,Compliance Services Section Mail: 190 East 5'St.,Suite 700 St.Paul,MN 55101 TC Metro: (651)296-5663 Toll Free: 800-657-3704 Web: www.humenrights.state.mn.us Fax: (651)296-9042 TTY: (651)296-1283 Email: empoyerinfo@therlghtsplace.net Department of Commerce-OES-12142009-EEC8G01 36 Page 35 of 35 EECBG Submittal Indirect Energy Efficiency PROGRAM Proposal Jan 25th,2010