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a. Authorize the Resource Management Agency Director, in conjunction with the Agricultural Commissioner, to submit a grant application to the Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution Control District for the FY 14 AB2766 Grant Program, on behalf of the County of Monterey, up to the maximum amount of $400,000 for electric vehicle charging stations to be installed at County facilities and the purchase of electric vehicles; and
b. Authorize the Resource Management Agency Director to complete the grant application, execute the application forms and other documents required to apply for the grant.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Authorize the Resource Management Agency Director, in conjunction with the Agricultural Commissioner, to submit a grant application to the Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution Control District for the FY 14 AB2766 Grant Program, on behalf of the County of Monterey, up to the maximum amount of $400,000 for electric vehicle charging stations to be installed at County facilities and the purchase of electric vehicles; and
b. Authorize the Resource Management Agency Director to complete the grant application, execute the application forms and other documents to apply for the grant.
SUMMARY:
Each year the Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution Control District (MBUAPCD) provides funding through its AB2766 Motor Vehicle Emission Reduction Grant Program to local jurisdictions for projects that will reduce vehicle emissions. The County will prepare an application for $400,000 to fund eight (8) electric vehicle charging stations that will be installed at various County facilities to be made available for charging County electric vehicles and for use by the general public. In addition, the grant application will request funding to purchase six (6) or more electric vehicles for the County Fleet Management Division to replace six (6) existing gasoline-powered vehicles.
DISCUSSION:
On March 30, 201...
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