HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 2001-43RESOLUTION NO. 2001-43
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO PROVIDE A PUBLIC BENEFITS PROGRAM
GRANT TO FUND THE EUD SOLAR PORT/EV CHARGING
STATION PROJECT
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WHEREAS, in an effort to expose the community to a dynamic technology, the Electric
Utility Department recommends construction of the Lodi Solar Port/EV Charging Station, which
includes a six (6) stall, solar panel covered parking area, adjacent to the Electric Utility
Department facilities located at the Municipal Service Center; and
WHEREAS, the Lodi Solar Port/EV Charging Station is a qualifying component of the City
of Lodi Public Benefits Program, under the categories of renewable energy and research,
development and demonstration services; and
WHEREAS, in addition, the Lodi Solar Port will house six electric vehicle charging
stations, designed to "fuel" City -owned electric vehicles (electricity generated by the sun will
utilized during the day to recharge electric vehicles; and when no vehicles are stationed under the
solar port, the generated electricity will be fed into the adjacent Henning Substation, which is
located on the grounds of the Municipal Service Center); and
WHEREAS, the Electric Utility staff further recommends that the Sacramento Municipal
Utility District (SMUD) be utilized as the project manager for the proposed solar Port/EV Charging
Station, as they are considered to be the industry leader in solar project development and
implementation, having constructed numerous solar port projects around Northern California,
while consulting on the implementation of similar projects around the nation; and
WHEREAS, SMUD will utilize existing relationships with experienced material providers
for the physical construction of the Lodi Solar Port/EV Charging Station.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Lodi City Council hereby authorizes the
City Manager to provide a Public Benefits Program Grant in the amount of $35,000.00 to fund the
EUD Solar Port Project; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager
to execute an agreement with Sacramento Municipal Utility District for the oversight and
implementation of the project.
Dated: February 21, 2001
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 200143 was passed and adopted by the Lodi City
Council in a regular meeting held February 21, 2001 by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS —Hitchcock, Howard, Land, Pennino and Mayor
Nakanishi
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
SUSAN J. BLACKSTON
City Clerk
2001-43