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Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing Staff to Submit Applications to June 30, 2016 for Grant Funding Associated with the Purchase of Alternative Fuel Vehicles and Other Emission Control Technologies.
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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, 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: electric and 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 has been committed to the use of compressed natural gas (CNG) as the
alternative fuel of choice for our City’s fleet. New electric vehicle technologies are
also being implemented, when applicable. These alternative fuel sources solidify our
opportunity to apply for grant funding to assist in off-setting the costs of CNG
engines versus their diesel- and unleaded-fueled counterparts, as well as grant
Meeting Date: 06/08/2015 Item Number: _C-7______
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM: Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing Staff to
Submit Applications to June 30, 2016 for Grant Funding Associated with the
Purchase of Alternative Fuel Vehicles and Other Emission Control Technologies
Contact Person/Dept.:
Art Ida /Transportation
Phone Number:
310-253-6523
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [] Attachments: [X]
Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [X]
Public Notification: Agenda and Meetings – City Council (06/03/15)
Department Approval:
Art Ida (05/18/15)
City Attorney Approval:
Carol Schwab (by H. Baker) (06/01/15)
Chief Financial Officer Approval:
Jeff Muir (by M. Noller) (06/02/15)
City Manager Approval:
John M. Nachbar (06/02/15) City of Culver City, California
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funds toward CNG refueling station and electric vehicle charging infrastructure. 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 keeps informed
about opportunities to obtain assistance with the purchase of alternative fuel
vehicles and other emission control technologies.
On June 9, 2014, the City Council adopted Resolution 2014-R042 which provided
authority for staff to pursue these grants during Fiscal Year 2014/2015. Staff is
requesting the City Council adopt a similar resolution for the upcoming fiscal year.
DISCUSSION:
Since the initiation of air quality grant activities in 2002, the City has been awarded
over $2.5 million in grant funds from the AQMD and the MSRC for the purchase of
alternative fuel vehicles and associated clean air projects. Currently, staff is
managing $360,000 in active alternative fuel vehicle grants. In addition, staff
manages the AB2766 Subvention Fund which is utilized to replace petroleum-fueled
vehicles which have reached the end of their useful life. These replacements
include a variety of alternative fuel vehicles for City use, including hybrid electric
vehicles, plug-in electric vehicles, and light-, medium- and heavy-duty CNG vehicles.
These funds are also utilized for alternative fuel infrastructure enhancement projects
such as the City’s CNG refueling station and electric vehicle charging stations for the
City’s fleet.
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 2015/2016.
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 offset the costs for the alternative fuel vehicles and also contribute toward
alternative fuel infrastructure project costs. 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. City of Culver City, California
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No General Fund monies are necessary to implement the grant funding process.
ATTACHMENTS:
Proposed Resolution.
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, 2016 for the purchase of alternative fuel vehicles and other
emission control technologies.
MEETING DATE: 6/8/2015
AGENDA ITEM: Adoption of a Resolution to Approve Applications for
Grant Funds from the South Coast Air Quality
Management District (AQMD) and the Mobile Source
Reduction Committee (MSRC) to June 30, 2016.
ATTACHMENTS
Pages
1. Resolution No. 2015-R 1-2
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