HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-146-2220_-_US_Department_of_Energy_Grant_-_Adopted.docxRESOLUTION NO. 2024-146-2220
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE US
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY, ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND
CONSERVATION BLOCK GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE
HUNDRED AND FIFTY-FIVE THOUSAND, TWO HUNDRED AND
FIFTY DOLLARS ($155,250.00) FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF
ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS AND ELECTRIC
VEHICLES WITH ANY REMAINING FUNDS; A COPY OF THE
EECBG REBATE VOUCHER APPROVAL NOTIFICATION IS
ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT “A”; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL AGREEMENT AND
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE GRANT; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
AFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, in pursuance of the City of Miami Garden's efforts to increase and
encourage the use of clean energy in the City, staff submitted an application to the U.S.
Department of Energy under the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant
(EECBG) Program Equipment Rebate Voucher Program for funding to procure electric
vehicle charging stations, and
WHEREAS, the EECBG Program is designed to assist states, local governments,
and Tribes in implementing strategies to reduce energy use, to reduce fossil fuel
emissions, and to improve energy efficiency, and
WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Energy approved the City's application and
provided funding of up to One Hundred and Fifty-Five Thousand, Two Hundred and Fifty
Dollars ($155,250.00), a copy of the EECBG Rebate Voucher approval notification is
attached as Exhibit “A”, and
WHEREAS, the funds will be utilized to purchase and install Level 2 Electric
Vehicle (EV) charging stations in the City's garage to replace the existing Level 1 charging
stations, and
WHEREAS, this will equip a total of twelve (12) parking spaces for charging of
electric vehicles, and
WHEREAS, the charging stations will be available for use by staff for charging
personal and City electric fleet, and
WHEREAS, upon notification of approval of the application by U.S. Department of
Energy (USDOE), staff determined that the approved amount would be sufficient to cover
the cost of the charging stations with the potential of a significant unused amount, and
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WHEREAS, in order to maximize the use of the approved funds, staff requested
approval from USDOE to utilize any leftover funds for the purchase of electric vehicle(s)
for use by staff,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS: The foregoing Whereas
paragraphs are hereby ratified and confirmed as being true, and the same are hereby
made a specific part of this Resolution.
Section 2: AUTHORIZATION: The City Council of the City of Miami Gardens
hereby accepts the US Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block
Grant in the amount of One Hundred and Fifty-Five Thousand, Two Hundred and Fifty
Dollars ($155,250.00) for the Procurement of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations and
Electric Vehicles with any remaining funds. The City Council further authorizes the City
Manager to execute any and all agreement and contract documents required for
implementation of the grant.
Section 3: EFFECTIVE DATE: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon
its final passage.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS
AT ITS REGULAR MEETING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2024.
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RODNEY HARRIS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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MARIO BATAILLE, CMC, CITY CLERK
PREPARED BY: SONJA KNIGHTON DICKENS, CITY ATTORNEY
SPONSORED BY: CAMERON BENSON, CITY MANAGER
Moved by: Councilman Leon
Seconded by: Councilman Stephens
VOTE: 7-0
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Mayor Harris Yes
Vice Mayor Wilson Yes
Councilwoman Baskin Yes
Councilman Leon Yes
Councilwoman Powell Yes
Councilwoman Julien Yes
Councilman Stephens, III Yes
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