STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Quality of Life
AGENDA DATE: December 8, 2021
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Office of Environmental Quality & Sustainability
EXECUTIVE: M. Elizabeth Cedillo-Pereira
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SUBJECT
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Authorize the (1) acceptance of a grant from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for the Texas Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Program (TxVEMP) (Contract Numbers 582-22-31353-VW, 582-22-25644-VW, 582-22-31351-VW, 582-22-31352-VW) in the amount of $87,500.00 ($2,500.00 per unit) to purchase and install thirty- five Level 2 charging equipment for light-duty zero-emission vehicles, for the twenty-four month after the contract execution date; (2) coordination of initiatives, activities and partnerships necessary to fully implement the goals set forth in the TxVEMP agreement; (3) establishment of appropriations for reimbursements in an amount not to exceed $25,000.00 in the FY22 TxVEMP VW/0460 Fund, $25,000.00 in the FY22 TxVEMP VW/0249 Fund, $12,500.00 in the FY22 TxVEMP VW/0458 Fund, and $25,000.00 in the FY22 TxVEMP VW/0459 Fund; (4) receipt and deposit of funds in an amount not to exceed $25,000.00 in the FY22 TxVEMP VW/0460 Fund, $25,000.00 in the FY22 TxVEMP VW/0249 Fund, $12,500.00 in the FY22 TxVEMP VW/0458 Fund, and $25,000.00 in the FY22 TxVEMP VW/0459 Fund; and (5) execution of the Texas Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Program contracts and all terms, conditions, and documents required by the agreement - Total not to exceed $87,500.00 - Financing: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Grant Funds
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BACKGROUND
The Dallas City Council adopted the Comprehensive Environmental & Climate Action Plan in May 2020 as a comprehensive roadmap that outlines the specific activities that the City plans to undertake to improve quality of life for all residents, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, to prepare communities for the impacts of climate change, and to create a healthier and more prosperous community. The plan proposes 97 actions across eight sectors, and is designed to be revenue neutral, using existing budgets, partnerships, and funding mechanisms to support implementation. The suite of actions in the plan have been carefully selected to start Dallas on its path to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.
Dallas has developed bold, long-term strategies to address climate change, one of the key means of demonstrating stronger climate action was by setting a target to install 1,500 new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. EVs produce no greenhouse gas after manufacturing, unlike gas-powered cars. Implementing new charging stations will support current EV owners on the road as well as encourage more Dallas residents to make the switch to EV by expanding current infrastructure.
According to current trends on electric vehicles, more than three million electric vehicles are expected to be on American roads by 2025. The DFW Clean Cities program currently estimates Dallas has approximately 4,065 electric vehicles on the road, double the number of EVs since 2018. However, as of 2017, Dallas had between 31-40 percent of the capacity of public and workplace EV charging infrastructure necessary to meet these demands. Dallas lags other large cities in EVs, especially in public and workplace EV charging. This grant opportunity will help Dallas close that gap and support existing as well as future electric vehicle owners.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On August 8, 2018, City Council adopted the Resilient Dallas Plan that outlines actions towards addressing equity, resilience economic mobility healthy communities and environmental sustainability by Resolution No. 18-1026.
On September 18, 2018, City Council authorized the Office of Environmental Quality & Sustainability to develop a Comprehensive Environmental and Climate Action Plan by Resolution No. 18-1337.
On January 23, 2019, City Council adopted a resolution calling for federal action on climate change and continued local efforts to develop a comprehensive environmental and climate plan with goals that will ensure that the City of Dallas is addressing the environment and climate change in a manner that is effective and equitable through Resolution No. 19-0223, and using funding appropriated under Resolution No. 14-0564, also known as Chapter 9C, Carryout Bags, in the Dallas City Code.
On May 27, 2020, City Council adopted the Comprehensive Environmental and Climate Action Plan by Resolution No. 20-0688.
On May 26, 2021, City Council adopted a resolution that authorized the acceptance of a round one grant from the Texas Commission on Environmental quality (TCEQ) for the Texas Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Program (TxVEMP) (Grant No. 2020-23-0027-VWL2), by Resolution No. 21-0903.
The Environment and Sustainability Committee will be briefed regarding this matter on December 6, 2021.
FISCAL INFORMATION
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Fund |
FY 2022 |
FY 2023 |
Future Years |
|
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Grant Funds |
$87,500.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |