Consider and take appropriate action on an amendment to the Investment Grade Audit Agreement with Schneider Electric Buildings Americas, Inc.; and authorize the Mayor or his designee to execute necessary documents.

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Staff has been collaborating with Schneider Electric’s Energy & Sustainability Services (EBA) team over the past several months to evaluate opportunities for enhancing the capabilities of the City’s wastewater treatment plant. As a result of this ongoing partnership, Amendment No. 1 to the Investment Grade Audit (IGA) is being proposed to provide detailed, actionable insights that will inform the next phases of system upgrades. The audit will focus on identifying a prioritized list of capital improvement projects, with particular attention to addressing inflow and infiltration (I&I) issues, along with other operational concerns identified during the assessment process. This will serve as a critical step in developing a strategic roadmap for future improvements. The total cost of the proposed IGA is $180,000, which includes $132,500 for Phase 2 and $47,500 for Phase 3 of the project.

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 4.9/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, measures that increase tax rates or fee schedules, issue new debt or Certificates of Obligation, expand regulatory/zoning restrictions on private land use, or authorize unbudgeted spending expansions reduce an official's Freedom Score when voted YES (and reward dissenting NO votes).