Item 3: Approval of Funding for Affordable Housing Energy Improvement Projects

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improvement and impact for energy and cost savings; 3) financial feasibility and timeline; and 4) organizational experience and performance. As part of the RFP process, EWEB and HASCA staff conducted an energy audit for each development to help applicants identify cost-effective energy improvements. Each audit included an on-site visit and analysis of previous energy usage. A total of three proposals were received through the RFP. The review committee determined that each proposal met the selection criteria and recommends funding for each project. A description of each project is provided below. Oakwood Manor - St. Vincent de Paul Society of Lane County Inc. (SVdP): SVdP requests funding to install a ductless heat system at Oakwood Manor. This affordable housing development contains 72 rental units and is located at 1665 Oak Patch Road. Over 75 percent of tenant households have incomes at or below 60 percent of the Area Median Income. The installation of this system will reduce annual energy use by an estimated 120,600 kilowatt hours, lower utility bills, and improve living conditions for low- income tenants. The new system will also provide additional security as window air conditioners will no longer be needed. The total project cost is $273,000. The City’s recommended EECBG contribution is $73,750. HACSA will contribute $55,250 in weatherization funds and EWEB will contribute an estimated $144,000 in energy rebates. Ross Lane - St. Vincent de Paul: SVdP requests funding to install a solar water pre-heating system at Ross Lane Apartments. This affordable housing development contains 36 rental units and is located at 2640-2652 Ross Lane. Over 90 percent of tenant households have incomes at or below 60 percent of Area Median Income. The installation of this system will reduce annual energy use by an estimated 53,068 kilowatt hours, lower utility bills, and improve living conditions for low-income tenants. The total project cost is $151,155. The City’s recommended EECBG contribution is $71,577. HACSA will contribute $56,905 in weatherization funds, EWEB will contribute an estimated $13,250 in energy rebates, and SVdP will contribute $9,423. th th 29 Place - ShelterCare: ShelterCare requests funding to install energy efficient windows at 29 Place. This affordable housing development contains 35 rental units for persons with mental illness and is located at 2984-2988 Oak Street and 2985 Willamette Street. All of the tenants have incomes at or below 60 percent of Area Median Income. The installation of energy efficient windows will reduce annual energy use by an estimated 21,350 kilowatt hours, lower utility bills, and improve air quality and circulation for low-income tenants. The total project cost is $45,223. The City recommended EECBG contribution is $14,673. HACSA will contribute $14,672 and EWEB will contribute an estimated $15,878 in energy rebates. In summation, the proposed use of $160,000 in EECBG funds will leverage a total of $454,287 in energy investments to fund energy improvements for 143 affordable housing and reduce annual energy use by 195,108 kilowatt hours. RELATED CITY POLICIES The City Council has established goals to address affordable housing, homelessness, and community development needs through the Eugene-Springfield 2010 Consolidated Plan. The proposed uses of EECBG funds directly supports the Consolidated Plan by enabling rehabilitation and preservation of existing affordable housing opportunities for very and extremely low-income families and individuals. Z:\CMO\2010 Council Agendas\M101108\S1011083.doc