HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 2019-196RESOLUTION NO. 2019-196
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE STRATEGY TO
ACHIEVE AIR QUALITY GOALS AND APPROVING ELECTRIC
VEHICLE I N FRASTRUCTU RE REBATES
WHEREAS, the City of Lodi recognizes that an electric vehicle strategy is a key
component for advancing the deployment of zero emission and low emission vehicles and
achieving adopted greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets; and
WHEREAS, to maximize the benefit of potential near-term EV investments and
opportunities, staff is directed to initiate near-term priority EV initiatives that will define and
facilitate private EV infrastructure investment; and
WHEREAS, the implementation of near-term strategies are intended to serve as
groundwork to provide data necessary to improve strategy for the purpose of expanding EV
participation in Lodi; and
WHEREAS, only ten residential customers of Lodi Electric Utility have separately-
metered charging stations, and 160 electric vehicles are registered in Lodi; and
WHEREAS, electric vehicle adoption depends upon convenient access to charging, and
the ability to power electric vehicles is more cost-efficient with a Level 2 charger; and
WHEREAS, the current cost of an EV Level 2 charger and the installation thereof may
be cost prohibitive, and the rebates will serve to offset costs; and
WHEREAS, the website information and utility bill insert will presage the EV Ride and
Drive event, a matchup of interested and curious drivers with the experience of driving a zero
emissions vehicle.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE lT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby
authorize the implementation of an electric vehicle strategy comprised of rebates of chargers,
rebates towards installation costs, education and outreach, an EV Ride and Drive event, and a
billing insert, in an amount not to exceed $50,000 for incentives and an amount not to exceed
$25,000 for outreach and education.
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I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2019-196 was passed and adopted by the City
Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held September 18, 2019 by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Johnson, Kuehne, Nakanishi, and Mayor Chandler
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Mounce
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
NIFER
Clerk
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