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RESOLUTION NO. 78-91
8/21/91
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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF SHOREWOOD TO
ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH NORTHERN STATES POWER COMPANY
TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY ENERGY SERVICES
WHEREAS, rising energy costs are a major expense for low
and moderate income families who either own or rent their
homes; and
WHEREAS, residential energy conservation helps preserve
the environment and the quality of life in our community;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council wants to help its residents
contain or reduce their energy costs through energy
conservation improvements to their homes; and
WHEREAS, NORTHERN STATES POWER COMPANY (NSP) has been
directed by the State of Minnesota to implement a
residential energy conservation program; and
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WHEREAS, NSP is interested in working with the City in
promoting residential energy conservation through a
Community Energy Council Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of
the City of Shorewood as follows:
1. That the City Council hereby approves the Community
Energy Council Program proposed by NSP.
2. That the Mayor and City Administrator/Clerk are
authorized to execute the Community Energy Council Program
Agreement with NSP attached hereto as Exhibit A.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHOREWOOD this
26th day of August, 1991.
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COMMUNITY ENERGY COUNCIL PROGRAM AGREEMENT
. This AGREEMENT, effective as of the 1st day on January, 1991 is between Northern States
ower Company (NSP), a Minnesota Corporation, the City of Shorewood (the "City") a Municipal
Corporation, and non-profit Minnesota Corporations:
West Hennepin Human Services Planning Board
Self Reliance Center
(3rd party)
(3rd party)
(3rd party)
Natural Resources COl:poration
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission ("MPUC") ordered NSP to implement
a conservation improvement program which included providing assistance to conduct the Home
Energy Check-up (HEC) for NSP residential customers, and
WHEREAS, the City has established a Community Energy Council (CEC) whose
responsibilities include conducting the Home Energy Check-up (HEC) for NSP residential customers.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the terms and conditions stated herein, the parties
agree as follows:
. 1. Publicity: The (3rd Party) shall develop a program to stimulate interest and publicize the
vailability of the HEC in order to sign up households for the service. Promotions will be done with
advertising, mailings, and other direct communications. Upon request by the City or the (3rd party),
NSP will assist with publicity by providing mailing labels and offer advertising assistance at the option
of NSP.
2. Selection of Participants: Any NSP residential customer qualifies for the HEC. The (3rd
Party) is responsible for encouraging senior citizens, handicapped persons, low-income individuals and
renters to receive a HEC.
3. Customer Release Form: The (3rd Party) will obtain signed authorization from each
participant in the HEC allowing NSP to release consumption data to the auditor. This release form, a
sample of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference as "Attachment A," shall be
signed by each participant prior to the release of the consumption data.
4. Audits: NSP shall reimburse the (3rd Party) $87 for each approved HEC completed by a
(3rd Party) auditor in 1991. Alternatively, NSP shall reimburse the (3rd Party) $127) for those HEC
approved participants identified by the (3rd Party) as low income or renters. NSP shall have the
options to verify income and rental status. The reimbursement rate for each HEC completed in 1992
will increase by the amount of the consumer price index for 1991.
5. Auditor Training: NSP shall pay the tuition for the local training for up to two auditors, not
to exceed a total of $700, who will perform audits for a City sponsored CEC.
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12. Goodwill: The City agrees that each employee, independent contractor, or other person
performing any duties required of the City under this agreement shall be instructed to refrain from
taking any action that will damage or injure the reputation or goodwill of NSP. Should an event
"ccur that violates this provision, the City and NSP will mutually agree as to appropriate measures to
~e taken.
13. Indemnity: the city shall defend and hold NSP harmless against any claim, loss, judgement,
or liability, whether based on contract or tort liability, arising out of the City's performance or failure
to perform under this Agreement provided, however, that this Agreement to indemnify and hold
harmless is not a waiver by the City of the limits on liability provided in Minnesota Statutes, Chapter
466, and the City shall not be obligated to indemnify and hold harmless NSP or (3rd Party) in excess
of the limits provided therein. This section shall survive the completion of, or termination of, this
Agreement or any breach thereof.
13a.The (3rd Party) shall defend and hold (NSP and the City) harmless against any claim,
loss, judgement, or liability to perform under this Agreement, or any claimed defect in supplies or
materials provided. This section shall survive the completion of, or termination of, this Agreement or
any breach thereof.
(3rd Party) shall have the following insurance: (1) Comprehensive General liability Insurance
Policy (including owned and hired vehicles) with a $600,000.00 combined single limit policy which
includes protection against personal injury and property damage; (2) Comprehensive Automobile
liability Insurance policy (including owned and hired vehicles) with a $600,000.00 combined single
limit policy which includes protection against personal injury and property damage; (3) Workers'
Compensation Insurance in accordance with Minnesota laws; and (4) In such insurance policy shall
name NSP as an additional insured. A certificate of insurance shall be forwarded to NSP. This
eection shall survive the completion of, or termination of, this Agreement or any breach thereof.
14. Term: The term of this Agreement shall commence January 1, 1991 and shall continue
through December 31, 1992 and then shall continue for successive periods of one year, provided,
however, that wither party may, for its sole convenience, terminate this Agreement upon thirty days
written notice to the other party. In the event that NSP terminates this contract, the City and the (3rd
Party) shall be entitled to recover for all services performed prior to receipt of a notice for
terminations, but no amount shall be allowed on unperformed services.
15. All information should be sent by United States mail, postage thereon prepaid.
The (3rd Party) shall direct information to appropriate NSP representatives as discussed in the
Reporting Requirements section. The correct addresses and telephone numbers are as follows:
General Office Coordinator
Re~onal Representative
Dale Sullivan (612) 330-6361
Northern States Power Company
414 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55401
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