To: Board of Supervisors
From: Executive Office
Meeting Date: March 1, 2022
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Darcie Antle |
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463-4441 |
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Department Contact: |
Sara Pierce |
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463-4441 |
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Item Type: Consent Agenda |
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Time Allocated for Item: N/A |
Agenda Title:
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Adoption of Resolution Authorizing Submittal of Grant Application to California Energy Commission (CEC), for up to $1,600,000, for the Clean Transportation Program Rural Electric Vehicle (REV) Charging Grant Funding Opportunity (GFO) 21-604, with a Grant Period Completion Date of no later than March 31, 2028 and up to 20%, or $320,000, Grant Matching Funds to be Allocated from PG&E Settlement Funds
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Adopt Resolution authorizing submittal of grant application to California Energy Commission (CEC), for up to $1,600,000, for the Clean Transportation Program Rural Electric Vehicle (REV) Charging Grant Funding Opportunity (GFO) 21-604, with a grant period completion date of no later than March 31, 2028, authorize up to 20%, or $320,000, grant matching funds to be allocated from PG&E settlement Funds; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
On August 3, 2021, the Board of Supervisors, as part of agenda item 6a, adopted Resolution 21-117 declaring the intent of the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors to reduce and eliminate the carbon footprint of buildings and operations of the County of Mendocino, with an initial investment of at least $2,000,000.
On August 17, 2021, the Board of Supervisors, as part of agenda item 4f, accepted the Prioritized Spend Regarding Projects for Strategically Investing One-Time Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) Disaster Settlement Funds, and approved $2,000,000 to be set aside for projects to reduce the County of Mendocino’s carbon footprint.
Summary of Request:
Adoption of the proposed Resolution by the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors will authorize Prevention Recovery Resiliency and Mitigation’s (PRRM) submittal of a Grant Application to California Energy Commission (CEC), for up to $1,600,000, for the Clean Transportation Program Rural Electric Vehicle (REV) Charging Grant Funding Opportunity (GFO) 21-604.
PRRM requests authority to submit the CEC GFO 21-604 grant application to support the County’s declared intent to reduce and eliminate the carbon footprint of buildings and operations within the County. As published, projects to be considered for award of grant funding must:
• Demonstrate replicable and scalable business and technology models that can deploy electric vehicle (EV) charging stations to serve rural EV drivers
• Support travel by rural EV drivers, especially those from low-income or disadvantaged communities
• Provide EV charging access in rural areas which are not served or inadequately served by charging stations
• Provide support and maintenance services (up to 5 years) to ensure reliable and readily accessible chargers
• Engage local rural communities and businesses to increase charge awareness and promote EV adoption
If awarded funds, County of Mendocino is proposing to install up to 12 electric vehicle charging stations with a majority of them to be located at the County Admin Center, and the remaining 2 to be installed at the Social Services State Street Ukiah facility. Charging would be available for the County’s fleet of electric vehicles, staff, and the public. Details of availability will be outlined in the grant application.
If awarded funds, implementation of eligible projects may necessitate creation of new staff positions in order to administer and utilize grant funding, and the County will need to fund operating and maintenance costs after five years as well as provide a twenty percent match. It is recommended the match commitment be funded from the $2,000,000 which the Board set aside on August 17, 2021 to reduce the County’s carbon footprint.
Alternative Action/Motion:
Return to staff for alternative handling
Does This Item Support the General Plan? N/A
Supervisorial District: All
vote requirement: Majority
Supplemental Information Available Online At: HTTPS://WWW.ENERGY.CA.GOV/SOLICITATIONS/2021-12/GFO-21-604-CLEAN-TRANSPORTATION-PROGRAM-RURAL-ELECTRIC-VEHICLE-REV-CHARGING
Fiscal Details:
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source of funding: Revenue source, if awarded and Carbon Reduction set aside from PG&E settlement funds as 20% match requirement |
budgeted in current f/y: N/A |
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current f/y cost: 20% matching funds, plus staffing and contracted grant writer time to prepare the application |
if no, please describe: resolution |
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annual recurring cost: If awarded, there will be an annual recurring cost TBD |
revenue agreement: N/A |
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budget clarification: Revenue to County if awarded, the County will have a match commitment of 20% |
Agreement/Resolution/Ordinance Approved by County Counsel: Yes
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CEO Liaison: Executive Office |
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CEO Review: Yes |
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CEO Comments:
FOR COB USE ONLY
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Executed By: Atlas Pearson, Deputy Clerk II |
Final Status:Adopted |
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Date: March 1, 2022 |
Executed Item Type: Resolution Number: 22-049 |
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