TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Scott Agajanian, Economic Development Director
PREPARED BY: Martha Samaniego, Management Analyst
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Purchase of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
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RECOMMENDATION
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Approve the purchase of two (2) electric vehicle (EV) charging stations from Beam Global for a total amount of $177,695.05;
Authorize exemption from bidding requirements;
Amend the Fiscal Year 2024/25 Operating and Capital Improvement Budgets; and
Authorize the City Manager to execute all related purchase documents.
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PRIOR ACTION/VOTE
On June 4, 2024, the City Council authorized the City Manager to accept an Equipment Rebate Voucher from the U.S. Department of Energy for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program in the amount of $157,040 for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations for placement at various City locations (Vote: 5-0).
CITY COUNCIL GOAL
Aggressively pursue economic development.
BACKGROUND
The City of Murrieta (City) applied for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) in August 2023 and was awarded the grant in April 2024. The grant funding may be utilized for financing, purchasing, and installing energy efficiency, renewable energy, and zero-emission transportation equipment and infrastructure.
The timeline for expending the grant funds is two years, and the City may request an extension if needed. Staff recommends using the grant funds toward the cost of the purchase and delivery of two (2) solar-powered electric vehicle (EV) charging stations to be placed at Town Square Park/City Hall and the Murrieta Innovation Center. This solar-powered EV charging infrastructure will support residents and visitors who already own electric vehicles and help encourage other residents and businesses to purchase and use zero-emission vehicles. EV infrastructure at public locations helps to eliminate "range anxiety" for EV users. The City is uniquely l...
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