City of Culver City, California
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RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing staff to apply for
grant funding associated with the purchase of alternative fuel vehicles and other
emission control technologies, namely, Clean Transportation Funding from the
Mobile Source Reduction Committee (MSRC) and the South Coast Air Quality
Management District (AQMD), to assist the City in achieving clean air mandates in
the South Coast Region of California.
BACKGROUND:
The City of Culver City, situated in the South Coast Region of California, is
mandated to comply with State and local clean air rules for municipal fleets, as
administered by the AQMD.
Every year, the AQMD and the MSRC allocate discretionary funds for clean air
projects to assist local fleets in meeting these mandates. Proposals are solicited
from cities, counties, school districts and private businesses for grant funded
projects including, but not limited to: alternative-fuel refueling infrastructure; heavy-
duty alternative fuel vehicle purchases; alternative fuel refuse vehicle purchases;
diesel retrofit devices for off-road construction equipment; and transit bus purchases.
The City is committed to the use of compressed natural gas (CNG) as the alternative
fuel of choice for our City fleet. This solidifies our opportunity to apply for grant
funding to assist in off-setting the costs of CNG engines versus their diesel- and
Meeting Date: 5/9/2011 Item Number: C-4
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM: Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing Staff to
Submit Applications to June 30, 2012 for Grant Funding Associated with the
Purchase of Alternative Fuel Vehicles and Other Emission Control Technologies
Contact Person/Dept.:
Jane Leonard / Transportation
Phone Number:
310-253-6523
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [] Attachments: [X]
Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [X]
Public Notification: Agenda and Meetings – City Council (05/04/11)
Department Approval:
Art Ida (4/26/11)
City Attorney Approval:
Carol Schwab (by H. Baker) (05/04/11)
Chief Financial Officer Approval:
Jeff Muir (by M. Noller) (05/04/11)
City Manager Approval:
John M. Nachbar (05/04/11) City of Culver City, California
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unleaded-fueled counterparts. The City’s receipt of AB2766 Subvention Funds also
establishes our eligibility to participate in Local Government Match Programs offered
annually by the MSRC. Staff continues to monitor state and local clean air
legislation and remains informed about opportunities to obtain further assistance
with the purchase of alternative fuel vehicles and other emission control
technologies.
On May 17, 2010, the City Council adopted Resolution 2010-R033which provided
authority for staff to pursue these grants during Fiscal Year 2010-2011.
DISCUSSION:
Over the past two years, the City has been awarded $560,000 in grant funds from
the AQMD and the MSRC for the purchase of alternative fuel vehicles and, currently,
staff is managing $898,900 in alternative fuel vehicle grants.
The AQMD and MSRC require documented authorization by the City Council for
signatory authority on grant applications and associated awarded contracts. The
proposed resolution, if adopted by the City Council, would provide such authorization
to continue the pursuit of these grant funds during Fiscal Year 2011/2012.
FISCAL ANALYSIS:
Awards for heavy-duty vehicle purchases generally amount to a maximum of
$32,000 per unit. Awards for Local Government Match projects equal up to $30,000
per unit. Other clean air projects vary according to their intent.
The purchase of alternative fuel vehicles and equipment is reviewed on an annual
basis by the City Council as part of the budget process. Awarded grant funds are
used to off-set the costs for the alternative fuel vehicles. Purchases of new
alternative fuel vehicles which do not impact the General Fund, such as transit
buses that have reached their useful life, are purchased using federal and local
funds allocated annually in the Transportation Department budget.
No General Fund monies are necessary to implement the grant funding process.
ATTACHMENTS:
Proposed Resolution.
City of Culver City, California
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MOTION:
That the City Council:
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the submittal of grant applications and
acceptance of such approved funding made available by the AQMD and the
MSRC to June 30, 2012 for the purchase of alternative fuel vehicles and other
emission control technologies.
MEETING DATE:
AGENDA ITEM:
5/9/11
Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing Staff to Submit
Applications to June 30, 2012 for Grant Funding Associated
with the Purchase of Alternative Fuel Vehicles and Other
Emission Control Technologies
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RESOLUTION NO. 2011-R
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN
APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE SOUTH
COAST AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT (AQMD)
AND THE MOBILE SOURCE REDUCTION COMMITTEE
(MSRC) TO JUNE 30, 2012.
WHEREAS, the City of Culver City, situated in the South Coast Region of
California, is mandated to comply with State and local clean air rules for municipal fleets, as
administered by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD); and;
WHEREAS, every year, the AQMD and the Mobile Source Reduction
Committee (MSRC) allocate discretionary funds for clean air projects to assist local
fleets in meeting these mandates; and
WHEREAS, the City and the Transportation Department have committed to
the use of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) as the alternative fuel of choice for our fleet,
and receives AB2766 Subvention Funds to establish the City's eligibility to participate in
Local Government Match Programs offered annually by the MSRC; and
WHEREAS, the City's application for grant funds from the AQMD and the
MSRC is consistent with the City's mission to expand its alternative fuel fleet and reduce
harmful emissions in the South Coast region.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Culver City, DOES
HEREBY RESOLVE as follows:
1. Approves the filing of grant applications to the AQMD and the MSRC to
June 30, 2012, as funding opportunities become available from these sources;
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City of Culver City, California
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2. Appoints the City Manager, or designee, as agent to conduct all
negotiations, execute and submit all documents including, but not limited to, application,
agreements and payment requests, which may be necessary for the completion of the
aforementioned grant applications.
APPROVED and ADOPTED this day of .2011.
ATTEST:
MARTIN R. COLE
City Clerk ri\., City Attorney
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