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Meridian approves Path Company agreement for citywide energy‑savings study, council records 3–1 vote
Summary
The council voted 3–1 to authorize a development agreement with Path Company to study energy-saving opportunities across traffic signals, street lights and city buildings, with staff stating the firm’s work is compensated up to $75,000.
The Meridian City Council on Jan. 7 approved a development agreement with Path Company to evaluate energy-saving options across city assets, including traffic signals, street lights and municipal buildings. The council’s vote was recorded as 3–1.
City staff said Path Company participated in a bid process and was selected by a review committee. Staff explained the firm will identify opportunities and produce recommendations; the transcript records a discussion about compensation where a councilmember asked whether the total amount was $75,000 and staff confirmed that figure. Staff further explained that the $75,000 compensates the firm for the study work and that if the city later implements recommendations, the implementation cost of those measures can be credited against the $75,000 fee.
Council members asked how long the study would take; staff did not provide a specific schedule in the transcript but said the $75,000 figure represents the compensation for the work and that implementation would be handled separately if the city elects to proceed. The council approved the development agreement by a 3–1 vote according to the meeting record in the transcript.
Staff said the study will provide a plan identifying potential citywide energy savings and possible implementation steps; further details, including a final scope and schedule, were not specified in the meeting record.
