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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - November 7, 2018 C-17TM CITY OF LODI COUNCIL COMMUNICATION AGENDA ITEM C 1 7 AGENDA TITLE: Adopt Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Authorize A Grant Application Submittal For A New Alternative Fuel Vehicle Through San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District's Public Benefit Grants Program MEETING DATE: November 7, 2018 PREPARED BY: Fire Chief RECOMMENDED ACTION Adopt resolution authorizing the City Manager to authorize a grant application submittal for a new alternative fuel vehicle through San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District's Public Benefit Grants Program BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD) is currently providing funding opportunities under several components of its Public Benefit Grants Program to local public agencies. The Public Benefit Grants Program is intended to bring into alignment the objectives of the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District and the needs faced by local public governmental agencies. Outlined in the grant is their mission to provide funds towards a wide variety of clean -air, public -benefit projects which will provide a direct benefit to valley residents. This component provides funding for the purchase of new alternative fueled vehicles (Electric, Plug -In Hybrid, CNG, LNG, LPG, etc.). Applications for this component are currently being accepted on a first-come, first -serve basis with a maximum funding of $20,000 per vehicle and a limit of $100,000 per agency per year. Staff has researched a vehicle that meets the requirements of this grant and the needs of the agency and the community. The Fire Department has historically provided EMS services at various community events such as the semi-annual Street Faire, Parade of Lights, and Fourth of July at Lodi Lake. These events have posed a challenge with patient access and transport due to limited space, varied terrain, and the presence of Targe crowds. The addition of a Utility Task Vehicle (UTV) would alleviate these challenges. Other potential uses include providing access to the river, whether in Lodi Lake Park or outside. Access for fire apparatus in these areas has proven difficult. With the increase of homeless encampment fires, a UTV would be an asset. This grant opportunity affords the fire department the ability to better serve the public at no cost to the City. Reimbursement takes place after the new vehicle is purchased and all required documents are submitted to SJVAPCD. If awarded, the term of the contract is a three (3) year commitment in which the City will be responsible to have existing charging/fueling infrastructure to accommodate the new vehicle, maintain replacement value insurance for the vehicle, and properly maintain the new vehicle according to the manufacturer's recommendations. The department would increase its expenditures in an amount not to exceed $20,000 (10041000.77040) as well as increase revenues (10041000.56007) in an amount not to exceed $20,000 with a net impact of zero dollars on the operating budget. APPROVED: e• en Sch , City Manager Staff recommends that the City Manager authorize a grant application submittal for a new alternative fuel vehicle through San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District. FISCAL IMPACT: None FUNDING AVAILABLE: SJVAPCD Grant Gene Stoddart Fire Chief RESOLUTION NO. 2018-209 A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO AUTHORIZE A GRANT APPLICATION SUBMITTAL FOR A NEW ALTERNATIVE FUEL VEHICLE THROUGH SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT'S PUBLIC BENEFIT GRANTS PROGRAM WHEREAS, the City of Lodi is a public agency located in the County of San Joaquin, State of California; and WHEREAS, the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District provides funding opportunities under several components of its Public Benefit Grants Program to local public agencies; and WHEREAS, the Public Benefit Grants Program is intended to bring into alignment the objectives of the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District and the needs faced by local public governmental agencies. This component provides funding for the purchase of new alternative -fueled vehicles; and WHEREAS, the Fire Department provides emergency medical services at various community events, such as the semi-annual Street Faire, Parade of Lights, and Fourth of July at Lodi Lake, and the addition of a Utility Task Vehicle would alleviate the challenge of patient access and transport due to limited space, varied terrain, and large crowds. Other potential uses include providing access to the river, whether in Lodi Lake Park or outside; and WHEREAS, if awarded, the term of the contract is a three-year commitment in which the City will be responsible to have existing charging/fueling infrastructure to accommodate the new vehicle, maintain replacement value insurance for the vehicle, and properly maintain the new vehicle according to the manufacturer's recommendations; and WHEREAS, the department would increase its expenditures in an amount not to exceed $20,000 (10041000.77040) as well as increase revenues (10041000.56007) in an amount not to exceed $20,000 with a net impact of zero dollars on the operating budget. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby authorize the City Manager to authorize a grant application submittal for a new alternative fuel vehicle through San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District. Dated: November 7, 2018 I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2018-209 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held November 7, 2018 by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Chandler, Johnson, Kuehne, and Mayor Nakanishi NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Mounce ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None NIFER n. FERRAIOLO City Clerk 2018-209