STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance and Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: November 10, 2021
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Department of Equipment and Fleet Management
EXECUTIVE: Elizabeth Reich
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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 "Clean Fleets North Texas 2020 Call for Projects" (Project No. TRN6741, CFDA No. 66.039, Federal Award ID No. 01F56701) to purchase replacement vehicles and equipment to reduce nitrogen oxides emissions in the amount of $385,704.00 for the period November 11, 2021 through February 26, 2023; (2) receipt and deposit of grant funds in an amount not to exceed $385,704.00 in the Clean Fleets North Texas 2020 Fund; (3) establishment of appropriations in an amount not to exceed $385,704.00 in the Clean Fleets North Texas 2020 Fund; (4) a required local match in the amount of $767,148.00 from Equipment Acquisition Notes Fund; and (5) execution of the grant agreement and all terms, conditions, and documents required by the grant agreement - Not to exceed $1,152,852.00 - Financing: North Central Texas Council of Governments Grant Funds ($385,704.00) and Equipment Acquisition Notes Fund ($767,148.00)
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BACKGROUND
In April 2021, the Department of Equipment and Fleet Management applied for funding under the Clean Fleets North Texas 2020 Call for Projects from the North Central Texas Council of Governments. This $385,704.00 grant award represents partial funding for 6 replacement vehicles for the City of Dallas that will be assigned to Public Works. These six include six projects/activities for (6) 10/12 cubic yard dump trucks. Each award funds approximately 35% of the cost of a replacement vehicle or equipment. The remaining funds are matched through the Equipment Acquisition Notes Fund.
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