Last September, MSRC announced funding for the Clean Transportation Local Government Match Program. This non-competitive funding program is available to cities and counties within the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD). This funding opportunity provides funding assistance for the purchase of electric charging stations with a reimbursement of 50 percent of total costs and funding at a maximum of $50,000 for zero emission fuel vehicles.  A presentation has been provided by MSRC to highlight the program benefits. The key element discussed the significant need for a 45 percent reduction in emissions that can be achieved by implementing air pollution reduction measures as outlined in the 2016 Air Quality Management Plan adopted by AQMD.

As part of the City’s General Plan Air Quality Element, the City is phasing into creating a network of alternative fuels and electric vehicles with supporting infrastructure.  This represents a significant opportunity for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and the cost of vehicle operations. Therefore, Staff seeks to utilize this funding program by submitting a grant application to the MSRC for the purchase of four (4) zero emission vehicles and two (2) electric vehicle charging stations that will have a total of four charging ports. 

The total cost of the project is approximately $145,200.  Grant funds will offset the cost by $63,600.  The City’s match will be $81,600 and funded through the Vehicle Maintenance Replacement Fund. Funding for this project is available in the adopted budget.  There is no impact to the General Fund.

It is recommended that the City Council:

• Adopt the attached Resolution approving participation n the Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee Local Government Partnership Program for $50,000 MSRC matching funds. 

By: Phil Carter

      Facilities Manager