HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2014-144 N.C.S. 9/15/2014Resolution No. 2014-144 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
ACCEPTING THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION ELECTRIC
VEHICLE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT AS PART OF THE BAY AREA
CHARGE AHEAD PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL RELATED AGREEMENTS
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, the California Energy Commission awarded funds for the Bay Area Charge
Ahead Project (BayCAP), a partnership project with the Bay Area Climate Collaborative,
California EV Alliance, ABM and ChargePoint, to install EV charging stations in the Bay Area;
and
WHEREAS, the City is participating in the BayCAP project for the deployment of five
charging stations that will increase EV readiness; and
WHEREAS, the hardware and installation is covered by the grant with funds flowing
directly to ABM for the hardware and installation services; and
WHEREAS, the fees set for existing electric vehicle charging stations to recoup the cost
of service, maintenance and electricity consumed by electric vehicle charging will be set for
these new charging stations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE 1T RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Petaluma hereby:
1. Accepts the California Energy Commission grant awarded to the Bay Area Charge
Ahead Project.
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2. Authorizes the City Manager to execute the ABM "approval to proceed" agreement
for the installation of the charging stations and the ChargePoint Master Services
Subscription Agreement for operation of the charging stations upon receipt and due
diligence review.
3. Continues the $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.
Under 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 Appro ed o
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the IS°i day of September, f r
2014, by the following vote:
City Attorney
AYES: Albertson, Barrell, Mayor Glass, Barris, Vice Mayor Kearney. Miller
NOES: None
ABSENT: Healy
ABSTAIN: �Nonee (/��� ��y" )
ATTEST: &0,
City Clerk mayor
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