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Board authorizes Supervisor to sign energy savings performance contract agreement
Summary
After discussion, the board authorized the Supervisor to execute a letter of intent/agreement for an energy savings performance contract managed by Verigy, with an energy audit to determine project scope and no change orders promised in the agreement language.
The board authorized the Town Supervisor to sign a letter of intent and final agreement for an energy savings performance contract with Verigy, pending completion of attorney review and distribution of the updated draft.
Council members discussed the program in detail: Verigy will manage the project, put out bids, oversee procurement and project management, and perform an energy audit to identify savings and project priorities. As summarized by a board member representing the item, "There'll be an energy audit done to see what areas we can save energy or save on operational cost... When we agree on what the project will be and the scope of work, there'll be a set price, and that will be the price on on the final day. There'll be no change orders."
Why it matters: the contract aims to reduce future operating costs through guaranteed savings and to support capital planning. Board members expressed cautious optimism about fiscal responsibility but asked that projects be selected thoughtfully so the town does not assume inappropriate initial costs.
What comes next: Supervisor will be authorized to sign after attorney review; staff will return to the board with final scope and pricing for approval.
