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TR-2016-60
A RESOLUTION RESCINDING THE ADOPTING THE "STRETCH
ENERGY CODE" FOR THE CITY OF AGAWAM
(Sponsored by Councilors Robert Rossi & Donald Rheault)
WHEREAS, the Massachusetts Board of Building Regulations and Standards (BBRS) has voted
to approve the energy portion of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) and make it
the state code effective January 2, 2017; and
WHEREAS, the City Council voted to adopt 780 CMR 115 Appendix AA (Stretch Energy
Code) of the Massachusetts Board of Building Regulations and Standards (BBRS), including
future editions, amendments, or modifications thereto, effective January 2, 2017 on September
19, 2016 (TR-2016-56); and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Agawam to rescind the "Stretch Energy
Code" so that it may be procedurally brought before the City Council in the correct manner; and
WHEREAS, the City Council seeks to review the impact the adoption of the Stretch Code
Resolution and receive additional information from the Massachusetts Department of Energy
Resources; and
WHEREAS, The City Council seeks to hold a public hearing on the adoption of the "Stretch
Energy Code"to assess the public interest and implications of its adoption.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Agawam City Council hereby rescinds its
adoption of 780 CMR 115 Appendix AA (Stretch Energy Code) of the Massachusetts Board of
Building Regulations and Standards (BBRS), including future editions, amendments, or
modifications thereto, effective January 2, 2017.
DATED THIS DAY OF ,2016.
PER ORDER OF THE AGAWAM CITY COUNCIL.
JAMES P. CICHETTI, CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
PATRICK TONEY, CITY SOLICITOR
TR 2016-60
A RESOLUTION RESCINDING THE ADOPTING THE "STRETCH
ENERGY CODE" FOR THE CITY OF AGAWAM
(Sponsored by Councilors Robert Rossi & Donald Rheault)
WHEREAS, the Massachusetts Board of Building Regulations and Standards(BBRS) has voted
to approve the energy portion of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) and make it
the state code effective January 2,2017;and
WHEREAS, the City Council voted to adopt 780 CMR IIS Appendix AA (Stretch Energy
Code) of the Massachusetts Board of Building Regulations and Standards (BBRS), including
future editions, amendments, or modifications thereto, effective January 2, 2017 on September
19, 2016(TR-2016-56); and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Agawam to rescind the "Stretch Energy
Code" so that it may be procedurally brought before the City Council in the correct manner; and
WHEREAS, the City Council seeks to review the impact-the adoption of the Stretch Code
Resolution and receive additional information from_ the Massachusetts Department of energy
Resources; and
WHEREAS, The City Council seeks to hold a public hearing on the adoption of the "Stretch
Energy Code"to assess the public interest and implications of its adoption.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Agawam City Council hereby rescinds its
adoption of 780 CMR I IS Appendix AA (Stretch Energy Code) of the Massachusetts Board of
Building Regulations and Standards (BBRS), including future editions, amendments, or
modifications thereto,effective January 2,2017.
DATED THIS P41AY OF �Mfibjf2016.
PER ORDER OF THE AG WAM CITY COUNCIL.
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JAMES ICHETTI,CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT 7 YES NO v
APPROVED TO FORM AND LEGALITY ` ftQMi�
PATRICK TONEY,CITY SOLICITOR 10i 5fn bu-Aw
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MAYORAL ACTION
Received this D day of Uou 2016 from Council Clerk.
Signed by Council President this day of jj��tr, 2016.
APPROVAL OF LEGISLATION
By the powers vested in me pursuant to Article 3, Section 3-6 of the Aga Charter, as
d h y approve the passage of the above legislation on this fflwday of
2016.
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Richard A. Cohen, Mayor
DISAPPROVAL OF LEGISLATION
By the powers vested in me pursuant to Article 3, Section 3-6 of the Agawam Charter, as
amended, I hereby veto the passage of the above legislation on this day of
,2016 for the following reason(s):
Richard A. Cohen, Mayor
RETURN OF LEGISLATION TO COUNCEL CLERK
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Returned to Council Clerk this day of Mr yf t 2016.