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7. ORDINANCE 50-18B -AN ORDINANCE to take effect immediately provided it <br /> receives the affirmative vote of at least two thirds of the members of Council, or <br /> otherwise to take effect and be in force at the earliest period allowed by law, amending <br /> Ordinance 50-18A adopted May 20, 2019, authorizing the Mayor (Director of Public <br /> Safety), the Director of Public Works, the Director of Law, the Director of Finance, <br /> and/or the Purchasing Manager to enter into contracts for professional services, and to <br /> advertise for bids and enter into contracts for the purchase of repair maintenance and <br /> operating supplies, services and equipment as authorized by the 2019 Appropriation <br /> Ordinance and the Administrative Code of the City of Lakewood with the lowest and best <br /> bidder or bidders or as otherwise provided by law. (I"reading 1017119) (pg.009) <br /> Motion by President O'Leary, seconded by Vice President Anderson to defer Ordinance 50- <br /> 18B. <br /> All members voting yea. Motion passed. <br /> ****NEW BUSINESS**** <br /> 8. Communication from Councilmembers Bullock & Rader regarding resolution to adopt <br /> "Ready for 100" clean energy goals for Lakewood. (pg. 016) <br /> Motion by Councilman Rader, seconded by President O'Leary to receive and file the <br /> communication. <br /> Discussion: Councilman Bullock spoke about the practicality and affordability of adopting <br /> clean energy principles. He indicated that Fortune 500 companies and large institutions such <br /> as universities and the US Army have transformed electric markets through their purchase of <br /> renewable energy. By having a more sustainable energy grid, he believes Lakewood is better <br /> positioned to attract and retain residents. Costs have solar energy have trended down over the <br /> past 10 years, while its efficiency has trended upward. Councilman Anderson added that the <br /> issue of sustainability should now start to become part of Council's annual budget discussion <br /> with the administration and asked that the Resolution 9099-19 be referred to a committee of <br /> Council's choosing. <br /> All members voting yea. Motion passed. <br /> 9. RESOLUTION 9099-19 - A RESOLUTION to establish a goal of one hundred percent <br /> clean energy for the City of Lakewood facilities by 2025 and for the community at large <br /> by 2035. (pg. 018) <br /> Motion by President O'Leary, seconded by Councilmember Bullock to adopt Resolution 9099- <br /> 19. <br /> 5 <br />