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County Administrator's Report 11. 11.
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| BCC Regular Meeting |
Budget & Finance Consent |
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| RECOMMENDATION: |
Recommendation Concerning Agreement with the City of Pensacola for Interruptible Natural Gas Service - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director
That the Board take the following action concerning the Agreement with the City of Pensacola (d/b/a Energy Services of Pensacola) and Escambia County for Interruptible Natural Gas Service:
A. Approve the City of Pensacola (d/b/a Energy Services of Pensacola) Agreement for Interruptible Natural Gas Service for 2935 North "L" Street, 1200 West Leonard Street, 357 South Baylen Street and 201 South Palafox Street establishing service, subject to the current City Rate Schedule GAF (Almost Firm Service, Ordinance No. 28-11); and
B. Authorize the Chairman or Vice Chairman to execute all documents relating to the Agreement as required.
[Funding: Fund 001, General Fund, Cost Center 210604, Object Code 54301]
Energy Services of Pensacola (ESP) is offering this interruptible gas service rate Contract for the Main Jail, Central Booking & Detention, the M. C. Blanchard Building, and Escambia County Government Complex. The rate is based on the County’s volume of gas usage for these buildings and is also based on the County’s ability to utilize our own propane-air backup systems. ESP purchases long-term strips of gas at competitive pricing, in order to cover the basic needs of their customers, while the balance of their gas is purchased on the daily market and is subject to some price volatility. This Agreement allows the County, for a twelve-month period, to lock in at the fixed fuel charge, plus a small usage charge. Based on historical data of gas usage and costs from Fiscal Year 2011, the County could realize a reduction in natural gas costs of approximately $40,000, under the terms of this Contract in Fiscal Year 2012. |
| BACKGROUND: |
| Energy Services of Pensacola (ESP) is offering this interruptible gas service rate contract for the Main Jail, Central Booking & Detention, the M. C. Blanchard Building, and Escambia County Government Complex. The rate is based on the County’s volume of gas usage for these buildings, and is also based on the County’s ability to utilize our own propane-air backup systems. ESP purchases long-term strips of gas at competitive pricing in order to cover the basic needs of their customers while the balance of their gas is purchased on the daily market and is subject to some price volatility. This agreement allows the County, for a twelve month period, to lock in at the fixed fuel charge plus a small usage charge. Based on historical data of gas usage and costs from FY 2011, the County could realize a reduction in natural gas costs of approximately $40,000 under the terms of this contract in FY 2012. |
| BUDGETARY IMPACT: |
| Funding for this project are available in Fund 001, General Fund, Cost Center 210604, Object Code 54301. |
| LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF: |
| Contract has been reviewed and approved as to form and legal sufficiency by Kristin D. Hual, Assistant County Attorney. |
| PERSONNEL: |
| N/A |
| POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION: |
| This recommendation is consistent with the Escambia County Code of Ordinances, Chapter 46, Article II, Section 46-44, Applications; exemptions; and Section 46-64, Board approval and threshold authority. |
| IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION: |
| Facilities Management Branch will administer the contract. The project involves coordination between Facilities Management and Energy Services of Pensacola. |
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