IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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AN ORDINANCE enacting chapter 33., Jackson County Code, 1984, consisting of sections 3300., 3301., 3302., and 3303., relating to property assessed clean energy.
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ORDINANCE NO. 4629, June 9, 2014
INTRODUCED BY James D. Tindall, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, the 95th General Assembly of Missouri enacted ?67.2800 to ?67.2835, inclusive, RSMo, the "Property Assessment Clean Energy Act" (the "Act"); and
WHEREAS, the development, production, and efficient use of clean energy and renewable energy, as well as the installation of energy efficiency improvements to publicly and privately owned real property, will create jobs for residents of Jackson County, advance the economic well-being and public and environmental health of Jackson County, and contribute to the energy independence of our nation; and
WHEREAS, the primary intent of funding energy efficiency and renewable energy improvements pursuant to the Act is to promote the public purposes described above; and
WHEREAS, ?67.2810.1 authorizes one or more Municipalities (as defined in ?67.2800.7) to establish a Clean Energy Development Board to initiate and administer a Property Assessed Clean Energy ("PACE") Program so that owners of qualifying property can access funding for energy efficiency improvements to their properties located in such Municipalities; and
WHEREAS, on January 3, 2011, a clean energy development board now named the Missouri Clean Energy District was created with the intention that all Municipalities within the State of Missouri would be eligible to join and participate by approving an appropriate ordinance or resolution; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of Jackson County and for the benefit of its residents to join and participate in the District; and
WHEREAS, the Legislature hereby approves and authorizes joining and participation in the Missouri Clean Energy District; and
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