Mountain View Whisman School District

Agenda Item for Board Meeting of 10/22/2020

Agenda Category:  REVIEW AND ACTION

Agenda Item Title:  Public Hearing to Receive Public Input on an Energy Services Contract in the Form of a Contract for Design and Construction with ENGIE Services U.S. Inc., Pursuant to Government Code Section 4217.10, et seq. (10 minutes)

Estimated Time:  10 minutes

Person Responsible:  Rebecca Westover, Ed.D., Chief Business Officer

Background: 

The Governing Board will hold a public hearing to consider facts and testimony to determine whether entering into an energy services contract in the form of a contract for design and construction with ENGIE Services U.S. Inc., for the purchase of solar generated electric energy from solar panels to be designed and constructed (“Energy Services Contract”) is in the best interest of the District.  Public notice of this hearing was given at least two (2) weeks prior to the date of this hearing. 

The public is invited to address the Board and present information regarding the District intent to enter into the Energy Services Contract.  Following this hearing, the Board will consider a resolution that makes required findings pursuant to Government Code § 4217.10, et seq. and whether to enter into the Energy Services Contract.

RATIONALE:

This hearing is required pursuant to Government Code § 4217.10, et seq., prior the Board approving a contract without the requirement for formal public bidding but procured pursuant to that statute, for contracts that include energy conservation measures that will result in a reduction in energy consumption or demand that will result in net cost savings to the District.

It is recommended that the Board of Trustees hold the public hearing during this Board meeting and receive information from the public regarding the Energy Services Contract.