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A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas authorizing the City Manager to accept a grant from AEP Texas for the AEP Texas Targeted Low-Income Program in the estimated amount of $45,000.00 and to execute all necessary documents. The program will provide for the replacement of complete central air conditioning and heating units for an estimated 14 Noise Abatement home properties. The estimated project cost is $125,000.00, which includes a City match of $80,000.00. Funding for the grant and City match are available in the Noise Abatement Fund.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
On 03/18/2024, City Council approved Resolution 2024-R-124, authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application to AEP Texas for the AEP Texas Targeted Low-Income Program in the estimated amount of $45,000 and to execute all necessary documents. The program will provide for the replacement of complete central air conditioning and heating units for an estimated 14 Noise Abatement home properties. The estimated project cost is $125,000, which includes a City match of $80,000.
BACKGROUND
The City of Laredo Municipal Housing (MH) manages 204 single family dwellings for the Noise Abatement Program. The MH has had the opportunity to work in partnership with AEP and AEP's consulting firm, Frontier Energy Inc., and plan on continuing energy efficiency improvements at the Noise Abatement homes. Frontier Energy, Inc. makes available grant assistance to cover the costs associated with the replacement and installation of new heating and cooling systems.
MH has received funds from AEP for the 4th consecutive year which have been used to replace over 80 HVAC units. Of the 204 Noise Abatement houses, about 30 will be selected to qualify within the program guidelines. Out of the 30 houses, an estimated 14 houses will have the HVAC replaced, depending on total funding availability. Frontier Energy, Inc. will be overseeing the allocation and disbursement of grant fun...
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