Report Prepared by: Lance Eber, Crime Analyst, Police Department
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SUBJECT: Acceptance of Grant Funding From the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District Incentive Program
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider the acceptance of grant funding in the amount of $86,749.65 from the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD) to reimburse the City for the purchase of electric vehicles.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Accepting the grant award and increasing the revenue budget in account 001-1002-324.02-00 by $86,749.65; and,
B. Appropriating the same to 001-1002-523.43-00; and,
C. Approving the use of pooled cash until reimbursement from the grant is received; and,
D. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by Staff; or,
2. Deny; or,
3. Refer back to Staff for reconsideration of specific items.
AUTHORITY
Charter of the City of Merced, Section 200.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the 2017-18 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
Background
The Merced Police Department (MPD) has not previously applied for this grant funding from the SJVAPD.
Description
The MPD submitted a grant application for the incentive program from the SJVAPCD. This incentive program provides funding for the purchase of new alternative fueled vehicles (Electric, Plug-In Hybrid, CNG, LNG, LPG, etc.) for public agencies to promote clean air alternative-fuel technologies and the use of low- or zero-emission vehicles in public fleets. Applications for this component are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis with the allowance of one application per calendar year.
Maximum funding is up to $20,000 per vehicle, with a limit of $100,000 per agency per year.
The MPD application included our request to fund the program accordingly:
One (1) Zero DS electric motorcycle = $19,138.00
Six (6) Cushman T3 Hauler Pro = $67,611.65
TOTAL REQUEST = $86,749.65...
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