STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Transportation & Infrastructure
AGENDA DATE: August 10, 2022
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Department of Equipment and Fleet Management
EXECUTIVE: Dr. Robert Perez
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SUBJECT
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Authorize (1) the 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. TRN6875, CFDA No. 66.039, Federal Award ID No. 01F56701) (to purchase replacement vehicles and equipment to reduce Nitrogen Oxides emissions in the amount of $109,116.00 for the period August 11, 2022 through February 26, 2023); (2) the receipt and deposit of grant funds in an amount not to exceed $109,116.00 in the Clean Fleets North Texas 2020 Fund - Award 2; (3) the establishment of appropriations in an amount not to exceed $109,116.00 in the Clean Fleets North Texas 2020 Fund - Award 2; (4) a required local match in the amount of $255,640.00 from Equipment Notes Series 2021 Fund; and (5) execution of the grant agreement and all terms, conditions, and documents required by the grant agreement - Total not to exceed $364,756.00 - Financing: North Central Texas Council of Governments Grant Funds ($109,116.00) and Equipment Notes Series 2021 Fund ($255,640.00)
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BACKGROUND
In October 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 $109,116.00 grant award represents partial funding for two replacement vehicles for the City of Dallas that will be assigned to the Department of Public Works. These two vehicles include two projects/activities for two 5/6 cubic yard dump trucks. The award funds approximately 30 percent of the cost of a replacement vehicle or equipment. The remaining funds are matched through the Equipment Notes Series 2021 Fund.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On November 11, 2021, City Council authorized the acceptance of Award 1 from the Clean Fleets North Texas 2020 Call for Projects in the amount of $385,704.00, by Resolution No. 21-1808.
On August 25, 2021, City Council authorized the preparation of plans and the payment of potential future costs and expenses for the issuances of General Obligation Refunding and Improvement Bonds, Series 2020, Certificates of Obligation, Series 2020, and Equipment Notes, Series 2020, by Resolution No. 21-1358.
FISCAL INFORMATION
|
Fund |
FY2022 |
FY2023 |
Future Years |
|
North Central Texas Council of Governments Grant Funds |
$109,116.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
Equipment Notes Series 2021 Fund |
$255,640.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
Total |
$364,756.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |