HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-11-26 - AGENDA REPORTS - ALTERNATIVE FUEL GRANT FUNDS (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR City Manager Approval: 4
Item to be presented by: Dennis Lupnens
DATE:
November 26, 2002
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION TO APPLY TO THE SCAQMD (SOUTH COAST AIR
QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT) AND THE MSRC (MOBILE
SOURCE AIR POLLUTION REDUCTION REVIEW COMMITTEE)
FOR MATCHING GRANT FUNDS UNDER THE ALTERNATIVE
FUELS LOCAL GOVERNMENT MATCH PROGRAM
DEPARTMENT: Administrative Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Adopt a resolution, authorizing the City Manager to submit an application to the SCAQMD
(South Coast Air Quality Management District) and MSRC (Mobile Source Air Pollution
Reduction Review Committee) for funding under the Alternative Fuels Local Government
Match Program. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to enter into agreements with
the SCAQMD/MSRC necessary to participate in the Subvention Fund Match Program if
selected for funding, subject to City Attorney approval.
BACKGROUND
The City is actively pursuing grants through the SCAQMD/MSRC. This current grant would
match budgeted Air Quality Improvement (AB 2766) funds committed to the Transit
Maintenance Facility (TMF), to purchase and install a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)
fast -fill fueling station with four dual dispensing units. In 2000, State legislation was passed
requiring all new public transit buses be powered by non -diesel fueled motors. In
preparation for the replacement and additional public transit vehicles, staff designed a CNG
fueling station at the TMF. Design specifications for the TMF incorporate public access to
the fueling station as required by the grant.
The TMF construction budget allocated $550,088 in AB 2766 Subvention Funds to the
construction of a CNG fast -fill station. These funds will be used to match this grant. The
maximum base grant the City can receive is $275,044. The City's application will also
request bonus match funds. The CNG project is eligible for two grant bonus categories, open
to the public, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, using smart card technology and strategic
location within the South Coast AQMD. Each bonus category is worth 5% of the matching
amount, or $27,504. If the City is successful in receiving the maximum grant, including both
bonus categories, the grant amount would be $330,052.
Agenda Item:
2002 ALTERNATIVE FUELS LOCAL
GOVERNMENT MATCH PROGRAM
November 26, 2002- Page 2
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
Not apply for Alternative Fuels Local Government Match Program funds.
FISCAL IMPACT
If the application is successful and the maximum grant is awarded, the CNG project will
receive an additional $330,053 in AQMD/MSRC Local Government Match grant funds.
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution, authorizing submittal of an application to the SCAQMD/MSRC.
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