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Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Fleet Mobility Services Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20210811-001) to accept and appropriate $36,000 in grant funds from the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, State Energy Conservation Office to assist with the installation of electrical vehicles charging stations.
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Lead Department
Fleet Mobility Services.
Fiscal Note
Funding in the amount of $36,000 will be provided by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts (Comptroller), State Energy Conservation Office (SECO) grant program. The grant period extends from the execution of the grant agreement through August 31, 2022. A City funding match is required. Fiscal notes are attached.
For More Information:
Jennifer Walls, Fleet Director (512) 974-1795, Gloria Esparza, Fleet Asst. Director (512) 974-1720, Will O’Connor, Fleet Program Manager (512) 978-2629.
Additional Backup Information:
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts has awarded the City of Austin Fleet Mobility Services Department four separate SECO grant funds in the amount of $9,000 each. The grant funds will be applied toward the installation of Level 2 electrical vehicle charging station infrastructure identified at four various sites within the City of Austin. In collaboration with Public Works and Austin Energy, a total of 13 charging stations and 26 charging ports will be installed to support the electrification of the City of Austin's fleet.
The goal of the grant program is to reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions. This grant will therefore help the City achieve its sustainability goals and try to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
A City funding match of $7,200 or 20% is required. The remaining funding is available in the Fleet capital fund budget.
Strategic Outcome(s)
Strategic Outcome(s):
Mobility, Health & Environment.