HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2014-017 N.C.S. 1/27/2014 Resolution No. 2014-017 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
AUTHORIZING CONTINUED ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING
STATIONS SERVICE AND SETTING OF A USER FEE RATE
WHEREAS, encouraging the use of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles through
installation of charging stations is consistent with the City goals to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions; and,
WHEREAS, a County of Sonoma grant program, referred to as Charge Point America,
resulted in the installation of two electric vehicle charging stations at the Keller Street Garage;
and,
WHEREAS, Ecotality, through a grant from the Department of Energy (DOE) for the
installation of electric vehicle charging stations placed an electric vehicle charging station at the
Petaluma Visitors Center; and,
WHEREAS, since the initial grant term for both pilot programs expired on December
31, 2013, the City has the option to continue the operation of the electric vehicle charging
stations and to set usage fees to recoup the cost of service, maintenance and electricity consumed
by electric vehicle charging; and,
WHEREAS, Staff has estimated that a minimal fee to use the charging stations could
off-set the additional expenses to the City to provide the service and has confirmed that other
agencies charge for the service.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City hereby:
1. Approves the continued use of all three electric vehicle charging stations.
2. Establishes $1.00 per hour with a $2.00 minimum fee for all electric vehicle charging
stations owned by the City of Petaluma with the intent for the electric vehicle
program to be cost neutral to the City's General Fund.
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3. Directs that the fees collected will be separately accounted for and used to pay for any
costs associated with providing and maintaining existing and future electric vehicle
charging stations.
lJnder the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the A p ived as to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 27th day of January, m:
2014.by the following vote:
Attorney
AYES: Albertson: Barrett. Mayor Glass, Harris,Healy,Vice Mayor Kearney, Miller
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None , '//
ATTEST: l 12-)L— / e! %:,_I
City Clerk Mayor
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