STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Transportation & Infrastructure
AGENDA DATE: April 26, 2023
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 Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for an award through the Texas Clean Fleet Program (TCFP) (Contract No. 582-23-43562-CF), a program through the Texas Emissions Reduction Plan, to purchase replacement of an on-road compressed natural gas dump truck to reduce Nitrogen Oxides emissions in the amount of $172,364.00 for the period April 30, 2023 through August 31, 2030; (2) the receipt and deposit of grant funds in an amount not to exceed $172,364.00 in the Texas Clean Fleet Program 2023 Fund; (3) the establishment of appropriations in an amount not to exceed $172,364.00 in the Texas Clean Fleet Program 2023 Fund; (4) a local match in the amount of $43,091.00; (5) execution of the grant agreement and all terms, conditions, and documents required by the grant agreement - Not to exceed $215,455.00 - Financing: Texas Clean Fleet Program 2023 Fund ($172,364.00) and Aviation Fund ($43,091.00) (subject to annual appropriations)
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BACKGROUND
The Texas Clean Fleet Program provides incentives to owners of large fleets in Texas to replace diesel-powered vehicles with alternative fuel or hybrid vehicles. The grant was approved by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality in February of 2023. The award of $172,364.00 will fund approximately 80 percent of the cost of the replacement of an on-road dump truck and offset Nitrogen Oxides by .0205 tons annually. This equipment will be assigned to the Department of Aviation.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On June 23, 2021, the City Council authorized the acceptance of Award 1 Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Alternative Fueling Facilities Program in the amount of $4...
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