Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing Submittal of Applications for Grant Funding Associated with the Purchase of Alternative Fuel Vehicles and Other Emission Control Technologies and Rescinding Resolution 2008 R016. City of Culver City California City Council Agenda Item Report Meeting Date: 5/11/09 AGENDA ITEM: Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing Submittal of Applications for Grant Funding Associated with the Purchase of Alternative Fuel Vehicles and Other Emission Control Technologies and Rescinding Resolution 2008 R016 Contact Person/Dept.: Jane Leonard / Transportation Fiscal Impact: Yes X No General Fund: Yes No X Phone Number: 310 253 6523 Item Number: C 6 Public Hearing: Public Notification: Master E Mail Notification List (05/06/09) Action Item: Attachments: X Department Approval: Art Ida 4/28/09 Chief Financial Officer Approval: Jeff Muir (by M. Noller) (05/05/09) City Attorney Approval: Carol Schwab (by H. Baker) (05/06/09) City Manager Approval: Jerry B. Fulwood (05/06/09) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the submittal of applications 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 ...
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