pages: CityCouncil/2008-03-18.pdf, 7
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CityCouncil | 2008-03-18 | 7 | portfolio is gas, to which the General Manager responded between 4% and 5%. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the four Contracts are successful. The Utility Planning Supervisor responded in the affirmative; stated prices are more than competitive; Contracts were entered into at a time when the wholesale market was low. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the City is looking at other landfill gas projects. The Utility Planning Supervisor responded Half Moon Bay is under construction; the City will partner with Palo Alto again. Councilmember deHaan moved adoption of the resolution. Mayor Johnson inquired whether Palo Alto approved the increase, to which the General Manager responded in the affirmative. Mayor Johnson stated that Alameda and Palo Alto are on the forefront of innovative power production. The General Manager stated that the Environmental Protection Agency awarded Alameda and Palo Alto with the Landfill Methane Outreach Program award. Vice Mayor Tam stated that she appreciates the questions raised by Councilmember Gilmore; the increase is significant and includes some escalators. The General Manager stated the City is still under market price; the cost would be spread over twenty years. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the four landfills are active. The General Manager responded Half Moon Bay and Santa Cruz are active; Richmond is not. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the City has options to continue to draw gas from the landfills. The General Manager responded in the affirmative stated the Contract is a take-and-pay Contract; the City has renewal rights. Councilmember deHaan stated that methane gas is worse than carbon Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 7 March 18, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-03-18.pdf |