Primary Department: County Engineer
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, PhD, P.E., PMP, CFM, ENV SP, County Engineer
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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): UPIN: 24035MF3ER01
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MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
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Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Infrastructure (Design, Construction, Maintenance)
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval to accept and execute an amendment with Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts - State Energy Conservation Office (SECO) to extend the period of performance for the Cool Chillers HVAC Loan Program - 1111 Fannin Cool Chillers Project.
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Background and Discussion:
The SECO Loan Program provides funding to support energy efficiency improvements at public facilities, including the replacement of aging HVAC systems to reduce energy consumption and operating costs. The program offers low- interest financing to replace outdated chillers systems and associated equipment, enabling long-term operational savings.
Commissioners Court previously approved acceptance and execution of the SECO loan agreements for the Cool Chillers Project for an amount of $3,447,000 (Chiller Loan No. 440 - $2,298,000 and Chiller Loan No. - 441 $1,149,000), on December 15, 2023. The projects funds the replacement and installation of three high-efficiency chillers systems at 1111 Fannin Street where existing equipment had exceeded its useful life. Following plan approval and acceptance of the loan the project advanced into design and construction activities. However, implementation was scheduled during cooler seaso...
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