PILLAR: Safe
AGENDA DATE: October 28, 2026
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): Citywide
DEPARTMENT: Department of Equipment and Fleet Management
PRIORITY: Transportation
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SUBJECT
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Authorize the (1) acceptance of a grant from the Environmental Protection Agency through the North Central Texas Council of Governments for an award through the “North Texas Diesel Emissions Reduction Project 2024 Call for Projects” (Project No. TRN7687, Assistance Listing No. 66.039, Federal Award ID No. 02F58201) in the amount of $1,106,984.00 to purchase replacement vehicles and equipment to reduce emissions for the period October 28, 2026 through June 30, 2028; (2) the establishment of appropriations in an amount not to exceed $1,106,984.00 in the North Texas Diesel Emissions Reduction Project 2024 Fund; (3) the receipt and deposit of grant funds in an amount not to exceed $1,106,984.00 in the North Texas Diesel Emissions Reduction Project 2024 Fund; (4) a required local match in the amount of $1,969,312.00 from the DWU Fleet and Equipment Fund and SAN Capital Improvement Fund; and (5) execution of the grant agreement with the North Central Texas Council of Governments and all terms, conditions, and documents required by the grant agreement – Not to exceed $3,076,296.00 – Financing: North Texas Diesel Emissions Reduction Project 2024 Fund ($1,106,984.00), DWU Fleet and Equipment Fund ($270,050.00) and Sanitation Capital Improvement Fund ($1,699,262.00)
*In alignment with CECAP.
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BACKGROUND
In 2025, the Department of Equipment and Fleet Management applied for funding under the North Texas Diesel Emissions Reduction Project 2024 Call for Projects from the North Central Texas Council of Governments. This $1,106.984.00 grant award represents partial funding for two replacement vehicles for the City of Dallas that will be assigned to the Dallas Water Utilities Department and partial funding for five replacement vehicle...
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