STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Transportation & Infrastructure
AGENDA DATE: August 9, 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 the (1) acceptance of grants from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for an award through the Governmental Alternative Fuel Fleet Grant Program (GAFF) (Contract Nos. 582-23-45513-GF, 582-23-45514-GF, 582-23-45517-GF) a program through the Texas Emissions Reduction Plan, to purchase replacement of 28 light duty vehicles fueled by fossil fuels with electric vehicles to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the amount of $678,000.00 for the period September 1, 2023 through August 31, 2028; (2) receipt and deposit of grant funds in an amount not to exceed $678,000.00 in the GAFF Program 2023 Fund; (3) establishment of appropriations in an amount not to exceed $678,000.00 in the GAFF Program 2023 Fund; and (4) execution of the grant agreement and all terms, conditions, and documents required by the grant agreement - Not to exceed $678,000.00 - Financing: GAFF Program 2023 Grant Funds
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BACKGROUND
The Governmental Alternative Fuel Fleet Grant 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 July of 2023. The award of $678,000.00 will partially fund the replacement cost for 28 light duty vehicles fueled by fossil fuels with electric vehicles. These funds will be used to offset the total cost of ownership of electric vehicles and aligns with the recommendations from the 2022 Fleet Electrification Study conducted by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. The vehicles will be assigned to various City departments.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
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