Resolution 4028 - Supporting Energy Efficient Housing256
RESOLUTION NO. 4028
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING ENERGY EFFICIENT HOUSING WITHIN THE CITY
OF KALISPELL AND WITHIN THE BUILDING JURISDICTIONAL AREA.
WHEREAS, wise use of energy is of paramount importance to
society'and the nation; and
WHEREAS, efficient use of energy is becoming increasingly
important to the economy of the Pacific Northwest region,
Montana and the citizens of the City of Kalispell because of
higher costs for new resources; and
WHEREAS, energy efficient construction of new houses, as
promoted by Flathead Electric Cooperative, Montana Power Company,
and Pacific Power and Light, has further benefits for the
consumer and City of Kalispell, including reduced export of local
dollars for energy, reduced impacts of new housing on airshed
problems, increased comfort level for occupants, and specific
ventilation requirements for improved indoor air quality; and
WHEREAS, Montana Power and Pacific Power and Light provide
service to new site -built, new manufactured housing starts, and
existing housing stock within the City of Kalispell; and
WHEREAS, new site -built houses and existing housing stock do
not meet the efficiency levels promoted by Montana Power and
Pacific Power and Light; and
WHEREAS, a significant portion of new housing sold in the
building jurisdiction of the City of Kalispell is imported
manufactured housing, much of it substandard to the thermal
requirements promoted by the utilities which are more appropriate
for Montana's colder winter climate; and
WHEREAS, the savings to the region, the customer and the
home buyer of energy -sufficient site -built and factory -built
housing is substantial;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KALISPELL AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. That the City supports the efforts of
Flathead Electric Cooperative, Montana Power Company,
and Pacific Power and Light to promote energy efficient
housing.
SECTION II. That the City encourages the owners of
existing housing stock within the Kalispell building
jurisdiction to utilize existing utility programs
providing for energy and safety audits.
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SECTION III. That the City
for endorsement of Flathead
Pacific Power's marketing
through utility contacts
participating dealerships an
allows the use of its name
Electric, Montana Power and
of energy efficient homes
with potential buyers,
d the general public.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND MAYOR OF THE CITY OF
KALISPELL THIS 2nd DAY OF DECEMBER, 1991.
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-AMY H. ROBERTSON
FINANCE DIRECTOR
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DOUG1JW D. RAUTHE---MAYOR