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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCertification letterKerry Boyd Superintendent Yukon-Koyukuk School District Administrative & Support Offices 4762 Old Airport Way Fairbanks, Alaska 99709-4456 Telephone: (907) 374-9400 Fax: (907) 374-9440 November 05, 2008 Bruce White Grant Manager Alaska Energy Authority 813 West Northern Lights Blvd. Anchorage, AK 99503 Dear Mr. White: The Yukon Koyukuk School District is pleased to submit two alternative energy grant applications. One is for a Districtwide Reconnaissance Study to evaluate the potential for alternative energy to provide for heating and electrical needs within our District and the other focuses on development of a wood biomass project to provide heat for the Kaltag School. Attached with the applications is a resolution from the District School Board authorizing the application for these two projects. The District will match the Districtwide Reconnaissance Study grant with a $5,000 contribution of in-kind staff labor. The District will provide a $2,500 in-kind contribution of staff labor and a $15,000 cash match for the Kaltag wood biomass project. The resolution does not specifically address the commitment of the local match but this was discussed at the Board meeting and it is within my authority as Superintendent to commit this level of funding to these two projects. The District's project manager and point of contact for both applications is Kathy Christy. The Board concurs with this delegation. The current resolution does not state this but again it is within my authority as Superintendent to make this assignment of responsibility. As Superintendent, I certify that the Yukon Koyukuk School District is in compliance with all federal, state and local laws, including existing credit and federal tax obligations. Should it be required in the future the School Board can amend the resolution as required to incorporate the information provided above. Thank you for your consideration of our applications and we greatly appreciate the opportunity provided to find solutions to the ever increasing energy costs in rural Alaska. Kerry Boyd Suoerintendent