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RESOLUTION NO. _____ _
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to distribute a flyer advising the public of the
Solar Installation program.
WHEREAS, the City issued an RFP to solicit licensed solar installers to install rooftop photovoltaic
("PV") systems for residential and commercial property owners ("Owners"), at volume and discounted pricing;
and
WHEREAS, the program has be made available to Owners for a six (6) month period from the date of
the issuance of the Notice to Proceed to enter into contracts with the solar panel Contractor; and
WHEREAS the decision to enter into a contract to install solar panels is solely at the option of
individual Owner; and
WHEREAS, YGRENE Green Corridor Financing Program ("YGRENE Program") provides 100% financing
to qualified commercial and residential property owners for energy efficiency, renewable energy and water
conservation improvements. The contractor who provided the lowest price per kilowatt was Goldin Solar, LLC,
who is certified by the YGRENE Program. The decision to utilize YGRENE for financing is solely up to individual
City residents and businesses; and
WHEREAS, it is important for the City to advise the Owners of the program.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The Mayor is hereby authorized to distribute the attached flyer to the public in the
City of South Miami.
Section 2. Severability. If any section clause, sentence, or phrase of this resolution is for any
reason held invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, the holding shall not affect
the validity of the remaining portions of this resolution.
Section 3. Effective Date. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption
by vote of the City Commission.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this __ day of _____ " 2015.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM,
LANGUAGE, LEGALITY AND
EXECUTION THEREOF
CITY ATTORNEY
Page 1 ofl
APPROVED:
MAYOR
COMMISSION VOTE:
Mayor Stoddard:
Vice Mayor Harris:
Commissioner Edmond:
Commissioner Liebman:
Commissioner Welsh:
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Dear South Miami Neighbors:
Solar power has arrived. Over the life of a rooftop solar electric system, solar power costs significantly less than
utility power. To lower the price further, the City of South Miami has arranged group-pricing rates on
installation of rooftop solar panels for all city residents.
The City conducted a request for proposals and received proposals from two contractors that can be reviewed at
http://www.southmiamifl.gov/index.aspx?NID=450. The lowest guaranteed bid prices were from Goldin Solar
which are shown below with those of the other respondent. Goldin Solar's prices will be available through the
end of 2015. According to the IRS website www.irs.gov/uaclNewsroom/Get-Credit-for-Making-Your-Home-
Energy-Efficient the IRS offers a one-time 30% Residential Renewable Energy Tax Credit for solar electric
equipment through 2016.
With a 30% federal tax credit, and today's electric rates, solar panels should pay for themselves in 11-12 years,
depending on your electrical usage. If electrical rates rise, the return on investment could be sooner. According
to Goldin Solar, its manufacturer's warranty for the panels is 25 years for performance and 10 years for defects.
Contractor contact info:
Goldin Solar
goldinsolar.com
(305) 469-9790
dgoldin@goldinsolar.com
Urban Solar Group
www.urban-solar.com
888-38-S0LAR
info@urban-solar.com
Be sure to askfor "South Miami pricing".
You can pay for your solar array outright, or finance it wi'th~=-:-==:--+---::::=-;::---I---==--+
a home equity loan, with a PACE loan through YGRENE,f-:-:::,=:-:-:c---+----'-=-=--i----,...,,:----I
or any way you prefer.
What size array should you get?
The US Department of Energy provides a free onliner.:--;-==-;--j---:i:::;-:;;;----j---:i::=:--I
calculator to estimate solar energy production capacity onl-:-=-:--:-==;-;--j---:i:::;-:::=----j---:i:::-:::--I
your house: pvwatts.nrel.gov
Note: If you purchase PV panel installation, your agt'eelmenttif"s;;:-"\'~-:r
will be with the contractor, not the City and even though the 1"':'=:!7:~--"
work must pass City permit inspection, the City of Southb:--;==;--t---:i:::;-::;-;----j---:i::=:--I
Miami does not and cannot guarantee the work, only lD'Ilf:c:-:--;=::7.:--+---=-~;--+--.,:.;:.,::=---I
the contractor has agreed to honor the prices quote:d.I~~~~~__.jf---=~~--+--~~-__.j
Check the Y grene website for its certification process as
contractors: ygrene.us/fl/green corridor
After reducing our home energy costs every other waY;"5?i;~~~~~=t==~~==t==~~=~ family installed roof-top solar panels last year. Our I
watt array provides enough power to cover the house and -1-:==,-:----1----'-:-:-:,---+--,,-:-:-:---1
plug-in electric car. I figure the system pays us 7% int'~rest, I
tax-free, inflation-protected. If you can lock in a better
than that, please let me know.
Regards,
Philip Stoddard, Mayor