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February 25, 2003
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SUBJECT: |
Request to Accept the "Charge!" Grant for the Purchase of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations and Budget Modification No. 31 |
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REPORT IN BRIEF |
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The City of Sunnyvale has received grant funding from the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) towards the purchase and installation of two electric vehicle charging stations for the Downtown Multi-Modal Transit Station. The grant is part of the Transportation Funds for Clean Air (TFCA) program called the Charge! grant. A total of $3,500 has been awarded. Mayor Julia Miller is a member of the Board of Directors for the BAAQMD. Staff asks that Council authorize Budget Modification No. 31 to accept the Charge! grant, which will be programmed into the Multi Modal Transit Center project. |
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BACKGROUND |
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The vast majority of California’s populace, including San Francisco Bay Area residents, lives in regions with air quality problems. The Bay Area is currently designated as a non-attainment area for meeting the federal ozone standard. Tailpipe emissions from cars and trucks are the primary source of air pollution in the Bay Area. To address the automobile's impact on air quality, the California Air Resources Board issued a zero emission vehicle mandate that requires increasing electric vehicle (EV) sales over time. As a result of the mandate, major automobile manufacturers are now marketing battery operated EVs in California. Zero-emission EVs offer great promise for reducing motor vehicle emissions, but they are not currently in wide use in the Bay Area. One barrier to increased market penetration of EVs is their limited driving range. While EVs may operate well on the local level, drivers remain concerned about regional trips. To increase EV range and boost consumer confidence, a network of public access EV charging stations is needed in the Bay Area. Substantial EV charging networks have already been installed in the Los Angeles and Sacramento areas. Charge! grants are available to both public and private entities throughout the BAAQMD to purchase and install EV chargers. All charger stations must be accessible to the general public. Charge! grants are limited to 40% of the total cost to purchase and install at least one inductive charger and one conductive charger, with a maximum funding cap of $7,000 for such a charging site. |
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EXISTING POLICY |
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The following documents contain policy direction on this issue: Land Use and Transportation Element R1.8.1: Endorse funding to provide transportation system improvements that facilitate regional and interregional travel. Land Use and Transportation Element R1.11.1: Participate in sate and regional activities to protect the natural environment. Land Use and Transportation Element C3.5.1: Promote alternative modes of transportation to the automobile. |
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DISCUSSION |
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To create a truly multi-modal station, the City of Sunnyvale realized that it was important to include accommodations for electric vehicles in the new Multi-Modal Station parking garage at the Sunnyvale Caltrain Station. The Charge! grant program helped provide the incentive for the City to purchase and install the electric vehicle charging stations. The City has applied and received grant funding from the BAAQMD to offset 40% of the cost of two EV charging stations. One conductive charger and one inductive charger will be purchased and installed at the Multi Modal Transit Center in the Sunnyvale Downtown. |
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FISCAL IMPACT |
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Staff asks that Council authorize Budget Modification No. 31 to accept the $3,500 Charge! Grant for the purchase and installation 2 EV charging stations at the Multi Modal Transit Center in the Sunnyvale Downtown. The total cost for the purchase and installation of the two charging stations is $8,747. Matching funds are available in the current budget. Therefore, this Budget Modification is only necessary to recognize and appropriate the grant funds. |
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BUDGET MODIFICATION No. 31 FY 2002/2003 |
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Current |
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Increase/ (Decrease) |
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Revised |
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Capital Projects Fund General Fund Assets Sub-Fund |
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Revenues: |
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Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) Charge! Grant |
$0 |
$3,500 |
$3,500 |
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Expenditures: |
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821531-Multimodal Transit Station |
$4,484,931 |
$3,500 |
$4,488,431 |
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PUBLIC CONTACT |
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Public contact was made through posting of the Council agenda on the City's official notice bulletin board, posting of the agenda and report on the City's web page, and the availability of the report in the Library and the City Clerk's Office. |
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ALTERNATIVES |
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RECOMMENDATION |
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Staff recommends Alternative #1. |
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Prepared by: |
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Reviewed by: Jack Witthaus Traffic and Transportation Manager
Marvin A. Rose
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Approved by: |
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