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A Resolution Approving Amendment No. 1 with the Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois for the Village of Oak Park Building Assessments and Energy Efficiency Education for Commercial Tenants & Landlords Program
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This is a resolution approving Amendment No. 1 with the Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois for the Village of Oak Park Building Assessments and Energy Efficiency Education for Commercial Tenants & Landlords Program.
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Recommended Action
Approve the Resolution.
Prior Board Action
On May 20, 2025 the Village Board approved a Sponsored Services Agreement with the Board of Trustees of The University of Illinois for the Village of Oak Park Building Assessments and Energy Efficiency Education for Commercial Tenants & Landlords Program in an Amount Not to Exceed $100,000 and authorizing its execution.
Background
On May 20, 2025 the Village Board approved an agreement for the University of Illinois' EnergySense program to complete a Building Assessment and Energy Efficiency Education program. To date, EnergySense has completed four of the five building assessments and three educational workshops. The original agreement expired in May 2026. To complete the project, the University of Illinois needs a no-cost extension to the project.
Remaining work includes one additional building assessment and a build-out of resources to be housed on the Village website.
This item aligns with the Village Board Goal - Sustainability and Resiliency Priority 1.m: Continue to work with businesses to increase sustainable practices and connect businesses to resources for furthering sustainability practices through the partnership with the University of Illinois' EnergySense program.
This item also aligns with CROP goals SB01 and SB04.
Timing Considerations
The original contract finished on May 14, 2026. To continue and complete this project, the amendment will need to be approved.
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