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b. Councilor Spreitzer said that National Night Out was a great experience, and he is looking forward to more local events including the Latino Fair and the annual Send Your Legislators Down the River. c. Councilor Van De Bogart said he attended the Chamber event with the Senators and is hopeful that more bipartisanship will be shown at the State level. 9. CITY MANAGER'S PRESENTATION - none 10. REPORTS FROM BOARDS AND CITY OFFICERS a. Resolution approving Public Works Mutual Assistance Agreement. City Manager Larry Arft presented the mutual aid agreement created by the Wisconsin Public Works Association, which allows aid between public works departments throughout Wisconsin during an emergency situation. Councilor Van De Bogart asked how many jurisdictions are participating in this agreement, and Mr. Arft indicated that APWA envisions this as a statewide mutual assistance project. Councilor Luekbe moved to adopt the resolution, and Councilor Spreitzer seconded. Councilor Van De Bogart said that it is good to cooperate by sharing services and resources during a crisis, but it is also very important to cooperate when there is not a crisis to find better and cheaper ways to provide services. The motion carried 5-0. File 8510 b. Resolution awarding Contract C11-25, Renewable Energy Systems. Assistant to the City Manager Beth Jacobsen explained several renewable energy projects that have been reviewed based on the recommendations during the energy audit performed on the City's facilities last winter. She said that the Council encouraged staff to pursue two projects: solar energy at City Hall and solar hot water-heating project at Fire Station 1. She indicated the City Hall project was ready to move forward and recommended approval of the bid received; however, the Fire Station project proved too expensive. Councilor Van De Bogart asked how the project would be funded, and Ms. Jacobsen explained that the project will be funded through a grant, previously-borrowed money for energy-efficiency projects, and capital funds from the 2011 budget. She also stated that, if the project is approved, she will look for additional grant funds from Focus on Energy and other sources. Councilor Van De Bogart asked if this is a demonstration project, and Ms. Jacobsen indicated that it demonstrates the City's commitment to green energy. Councilor Luebke moved to adopt the resolution, and Councilor Spreitzer seconded. The motion carried 5-0. File 8511 c. Resolution approving the Issuance of Community Development Authority of the City of Beloit, Wisconsin Midwestern Disaster Area Revenue Bonds, Series 2011 for the Alliance Development Corp. project. Economic Development Director Andrew Janke explained the project and how it will be financed using Midwestern Disaster Bonds. He also explained that the City does not participate in repayment nor does it have liability for these bonds. Councilor Van De Bogart asked why the City is involved, and Mr. Arft explained that the City has local control when projects are bonded. He said that the private company is responsible for all costs but it may borrow money cheaper through bonds. Councilor Newnham thanked Alliance for its reinvestment in the community and moved to adopt the resolution, and Councilor Luebke seconded. The motion carried 5-0 through a roll call vote with Councilors Haynes, Van De Bogart, Luebke, Newnham, and Spreitzer voting in favor. File 8306/8463 d. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Second Amendment to the Development Agreement with Kerry, Inc. Mr. Janke explained that Kerry is planning to construct a 29,000 square-foot addition to the headquarters in Beloit, which will create 47 new jobs. In order to secure this addition to the Beloit facility, the City is offering to amend the development agreement. Councilor Newnham thanked Kerry for its continued reinvestment. Councilor Spreitzer said that he is excited that Kerry is expanding and encouraged those who will work for Kerry to live in and invest in Beloit. Councilor Haynes moved to adopt the resolution, and Councilor Newnham seconded. The motion carried 5-O.File 8300 11. At 7:40 p.m. Councilor Spreitzer moved to adjourn the meeting, second by Councilor Luebke. The motion carried 5-0. A - d04 400, Reb cca S. Hous man, 'City Clerk www.ci.beloit.wi. us Date approved by Council: 09-06-11