TO: Napa-Vallejo Waste Management Board of Directors
FROM: Chris Celsi, Executive Director
REPORT BY: Chris Celsi, Executive Director
SUBJECT: Second Amendment to Agreement No. 2021-08 with Kenwood Energy
RECOMMENDATION
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Approval of and authorization for the Chair to sign the Second Amendment to Agreement No. 2021-08 with Kenwood Energy to continue providing monthly performance reports comparing actual output to the projected performance of the solar array installed in 2018 to provide power to the flare system at the American Canyon Sanitary Landfill.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In December 2015, the Board authorized a contract with Kenwood Energy to investigate options for reducing energy costs associated with operation of the American Canyon Sanitary Landfill (ACSL) Flare Station. That investigation indicated that a small solar photovoltaic system could offset a significant portion of the site's energy bill and would be a cost-effective investment. The installation of the solar electric system was completed and activated in January of 2018.
Kenwood Energy has been providing monthly performance reports since the system began producing energy, currently pursuant to Agreement No. 2021-08 approved on March 4, 2021. The Agreement is scheduled to expire on March 3, 2026. Approval of this Second Amendment to Agreement 2021-08 will extend the Agreement until March 3, 2028. This will allow Kenwood Energy to continue to provide monthly reports comparing actual output to the projected performance, and to identify potential output shortfalls and possible performance issues so that the proper repairs can be made in a timely fashion. The amendment increases the maximum contract amount by $6,200 for a total maximum of $17,530.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
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Is there a Fiscal Impact? |
Yes |
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Is it currently budgeted? |
Yes |
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Where is it budgeted? |
8100-8100010 |
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Is it Mandatory or Discretionary? |
Discretionary |
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Is the general fund affected? |
Yes |
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Future fiscal impact: |
Estimated $6,200 over two years. |
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Consequences if not approved: |
Performance will not be monitored, and repairs may not be made in a timely fashion. |
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: This activity is categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15301, as relating to the operation of existing public facilities involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use.