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Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing Staff to Submit Applications to June 30, 2015 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 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 offsetting the costs of CNG engines versus their diesel- and
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
Meeting Date: 06/09/14 Item Number: _C-4______
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM: Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing Staff to
Submit Applications to June 30, 2015 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: Agendas and Meetings – City Council (06/04/14)
Department Approval:
Art Ida (05/20/14)
City Attorney Approval:
Carol Schwab (by H. Baker) (06/03/14)
Chief Financial Officer Approval:
Jeff Muir (06/02/14)
City Manager Approval:
John M. Nachbar (06/03/14) City of Culver City, California
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legislation and keeps informed about opportunities to obtain assistance with the
purchase of alternative fuel vehicles and other emission control technologies.
On June 24, 2013, the City Council adopted Resolution 2013-R045 which provided
authority for staff to pursue these grants during Fiscal Year 2013/2014.
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 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.
The AQMD and MSRC require documented authorization from 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 2014/2015.
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. 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.
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, 2015 for the purchase of alternative fuel vehicles and other
emission control technologies.
MEETING DATE: 6/9/2014
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, 2015.
ATTACHMENTS
Pages
1. Resolution No. 2014-R 1-2
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