File #: 2018-1783    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Consent
File created: 2/27/2018 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 3/27/2018 Final action: 3/27/2018
Title: Commission District(s): All Commission Districts Grant Acceptance: Vehicle Technologies Deployment Grant Funding, Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)

                                    

Public Hearing:  YES      NO                                                   Department: Fleet Maintenance                                     

 

SUBJECT:

Title

Commission District(s): All Commission Districts

Grant Acceptance:  Vehicle Technologies Deployment Grant Funding, Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)

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Information Contact: Chequetta Allen

Phone Number: 404-297-3283

 

PURPOSE:

Provides cost share grant funding that allows DeKalb County to receive funds to accelerate the deployment of alternative fuel vehicles.

 

NEED/IMPACT:

Reduces the financial expense for acquiring vehicles that will reduce petroleum consumption and improve fuel efficiency.  The vehicles being acquired for deployment will allow DeKalb County to save on fuel expenditures, and the grant will reimburse for a percentage of the vehicle cost. 

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

This represents a cost savings of $365,219 in FY18.

 

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommended Action

To approve the resolution and authorize the chief executive officer to execute all necessary documents....