City of Rochelle Council Chambers
420 N 6th Street, Rochelle, IL 61068
7:00 pm
I. CALL TO ORDER:
• Pledge to the Flag
• Prayer
II. ROLL CALL:
III. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS, ETC:
• pdf Proclamation National Vietnam War Veterans Day (52 KB)
IV. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
• Mayor
• Council Members
• Employee Introduction – pdf Jay Mulholland (42 KB)
• Retirements
• pdf Good News –Water Department (30 KB)
V. PUBLIC COMMENTARY:
VI. BUSINESS ITEMS:
1) CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS BY OMNIBUS VOTE with Recommendations:
a) Approve Minutes of City Council Meeting – pdf 3/12/18 (66 KB)
b) Approve Minutes of Strategic Planning Retreat – pdf 2/13/18 & 2/15/18 (21 KB)
c) Accept and Place on File Minutes of Rochelle Police and Fire Commissioners – pdf 12/12/17 (41 KB)
d) Accept and Place on File pdf Police Pension Board Annual Treasurer’s Report (26 KB)
e) pdf Accept and Place on File Annual Fire Department Report 2017 (3.22 MB)
f) Approve Exceptions – pdf 03/07/18-03/19/18 (72 KB)
g) Approve Bills – pdf 03/20/18 (223 KB)
h) Approve Payroll – pdf 02/26/18-03/11/18 (49 KB)
i) Accept and Place on File pdf Financial Statement February 2018 (810 KB)
2) First Amendment to Power Purchase Agreement between the City of Rochelle and Rochelle Energy LLC
3) Notice of State Award – Project Co-Op
VII. DISCUSSION ITEMS:
VIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
1) Setting of a price for sale or lease of property owned by the City. Section (c) (6)
IX. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item #2 First Amendment to Power Purchase Agreement Between The City of Rochelle and Rochelle Energy LLC
Staff Contact: Barbara Bell, Customer Service Supervisor
Summary: Landfill gas is a natural byproduct of the decomposition of organic material in landfills. Instead of escaping into the air, landfill gas can be captured, converted and used as a renewable energy source. The Rochelle Energy Center uses a biological treatment system to clean the landfill gas and produce a beneficial useable byproduct, elemental sulfur. The City of Rochelle supports renewable energy efforts and lowering emissions.
The City of Rochelle entered into a power purchase agreement with the Rochelle Energy LLC on August 10th, 2010. The City agreed to purchase electric power and environmental attributes (such as renewable energy credits) generated at the plant. The current agreement will expire on August 10th, 2022. The Rochelle Energy LLC has requested the current purchase power agreement be extended through August 10th, 2027. In addition to the agreement extension, the Rochelle Energy LLC has also agreed to use reasonable commercial efforts to increase the Energy Center’s output by 10-20 percent on up to 5 critical peak days each calendar year, upon 12-24 hours’ prior written request from the City.
Recommendation: Approve First Amendment to Power Purchase Agreement Between The City of Rochelle and Rochelle Energy LLC.
Supporting Documents:
pdf First Amendment to Power Purchase Agreement (19 KB)
pdf Power Purchase Agreement (1.17 MB)
pdf Rochelle Energy LLC Landfill Gas to Energy Facility (759 KB)
Agenda Item #3 Notice of State Award - Project Co-Op
Staff Contact: Jason Anderson, Economic Development Director
Summary: In October of 2016, the City was awarded a $3.4 million grant from the EDA for “Project Co-Op” which will expand the City’s railroad system. The overall project cost is estimated at $7.0 million, and the City has been pursuing additional funding sources to help offset the local match of $3.6 million.
After an extensive period of research and numerous meetings with IDOT and the Governor’s office, the City was notified of a funding opportunity through the Bureau of Railroads in the amount of $2.58 million. The funding opportunity was unique in that the City of Rochelle was the only eligible applicant. Subsequent to the funding notification, the City prepared and submitted the required grant application and supplemental information. The Bureau of Railroads has reviewed the application and has provided the City a “Notice of State Award”. Upon receipt of the executed “Notice of State Award,” IDOT will draft the formal grant agreement and provide it to the City for Council action. With the addition of the Bureau of Railroads award, the City will have secured $5.98 million (85%) in grants to offset the costs associated with Project Co-Op.
Funding Sources:
Source: Budgeted Amount: Proposed Expenditure:
EDA $3,420,000 $3,420,000
IDOT Bureau of Railroads $2,580,000 $2,580,000
City of Rochelle Railroad Capital Fund $1,000,000 $1,000,000
Recommendation: Approve the “Notice of State Award” for Project Co-Op in the amount of $2.58 million and authorize the Mayor to execute said notice.
Supporting Documents:
pdf Notice of State Award (152 KB)
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