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32 past few months than what would have been possible without the GreenCorps member. 33 In order to continue the work and momentum of the current GreenCorps member, City staff would 34 like to apply for a GreenCorps member for the 2021-2022 time period. 35 If we are successful with our application, the Minnesota GreenCorps member will be supervised by 36 the Environmental Manager, and will be a core figure in helping Roseville lower Greenhouse Gas 37 Emissions. The projects that the member will work on are: 38 Continuing the voluntary private energy benchmarking program that is being 39 established by our current MN GreenCorps Member (on going) 40 Fleet Electrification and prioritization 41 Assist with Xcel Energy’s Partners in Energy (PIE) Program (on going) 42 Add additional public buildings into B3 Benchmarking and prioritize buildings for 43 solar and/or other sustainable improvements (on going) 44 Coordinate with Ramsey County and Ramsey County cities on sustainability goals 45 and efforts (on going) 46 F INANCIAL I MPACTS 47 There is no capital outlay for the GreenCorps position. The financial impacts are limited to 48 administration costs and staff supervision for the 11-month period. The City did procure some 49 additional mobile technology in order to support our current GreenCorps member and allow them to 50 work remotely. The same equipment would be used for the next GreenCorps member, if we are 51 successful with our application. The City spent approximately $2,500 on computer equipment and 52 software licenses to support the current GreenCorps member. 53 S TAFF R ECOMMENDATION 54 Staff recommends the Council approve resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for a Minnesota 55 GreenCorps Member. 56 R EQUESTED C OUNCIL A CTION 57 Approve resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for a Minnesota GreenCorps Member. Prepared by: Ryan Johnson, Environmental Manager Attachments: A: Resolution Page 2 of 2