07.01 MSRC Grant Funding1. SUBJECT
Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee (MSRC) Grant Funding.
2. SUMMARY
The Public Works Department is requesting approval to submit an application to MSRC with the
required documentation and steps (MSRC Presentation) required to secure an additional $40,000
in grant funding to supplement the cost of four Electric Vehicles purchased September 29, 2017.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION 7=�:]
Authorize the Public Works Department to apply for an additional $40,000 MSRC Local
Government Partnership Program Grant for the City of Orange.
4. FISCAL IMPACT
None
5. STRATEGIC PLAN GO
1. Provide for a safe community —
a. Provide staffing and resources to deliver services that ensure public safety.
2. Be a fiscally healthy community —
6. GENERAL PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
Natural Resources Element Goal 2.0 Protect air, water, and energy resources from pollution and
overuse.
Policy 2.10: Work toward replacing existing City vehicles with ultra -low or zero emission
vehicles. At a minimum, new City vehicles shall be low emission vehicles as defined by the
California Air Resources Board, except if certain vehicle types are not available in the marketplace.
Public safety vehicles are exempted from this requirement.
Public Safety Element Goal 6.0 Provide public safety services of the highest quality.
7. DISCUSSION and BACKGROUND
The Public Works Department is seeking authorization to apply for MSRC Grant Funding towards
the recent purchase of four 2018 Ford Focus Electric Vehicles. The MSRC Local Government
Partnership Program allows for up to a $10,000 grant per vehicle funding on Light -duty Zero
Emission Vehicles Purchases. The maximum MSRC grant funding for this project is $40,000.
On September 12, 2107, the City of Orange City Council approved the purchase of four Electric
Vehicles. The funding for this purchase was supplemented with AB 2766 and the Public Fleet Pilot
Program Grants. The City of Orange Purchase Order No. 109773 was issued on September 29,
2017 in the amount of $120,338.52 for the purchase of four 2018 Ford Focus Electric Vehicles.
On February 14, 2018 the four Electric Vehicles were placed in service with three new private dual
fleet charging stations.
Below is the breakdown on the purchase of four 2018 Ford Focus Electric Vehicles.
City of Orange AB 2766 Funds Vehicle Replacement Funds $ 74,764.00
City of Orange Fleet Vehicle Replacement Funds $ 5,574.52
California's Public Fleet Pilot Project Rebate (pending) $ 40,000.00
Total amount paid for four EV Vehicles $120,338.52
MSRC Vehicle Eligibility Requirements:
In order to receive grant funding, the MSRC requests the City complete the following four steps:
a. Provide a resolution or City Council Minutes — action documentation
b. Review a brief MSRC presentation on "A Funding Opportunity to Improve Air Quality
in Your Community" www .Cleantransportationfunding.org
c. Authorize the proposed project (complete- Sept. 12, 2017- 3.22 Agenda Item), and
d. Allocate the necessary matching funds (complete- Sept. 12, 2017- 3.22 Agenda Item).
This grant supports city and county acquisition of zero emission light duty fleet vehicles, including
battery- electric and fuel cell vehicles. MSRC funding can be used to fund up to a maximum of
50% of a qualifying vehicle's net purchase price or up to $10,000 per vehicle, whichever is less.
ITEM 2 04/10/18
8. ATTACHMENTS
• Council Meeting Minutes and 3.22 Agenda Item — Sept 12, 2017 Meeting
• Purchase Order 109773 (Electric Vehicles, dated 9/29/17)
• MSRC Local Government Partnership Program Presentation
• Electric Vehicle Project Timeline
ITEM 3 04/10/18
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 10, 2018
6. REPORTS FROM BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS (Continued)
Cities and Non - profit Collaboration
Mayor Smith reported that she spent one day in court regarding the homeless issue in Orange
County. The judge addressed all the mayors in the County and impressed upon them the need for
the leaders of the community to solve this issue together.
County Engagement
Mayor pro tem Murphy reported that there continues to be meetings with individual Board of
Supervisors members at their request. Councilmember Whitaker added that the focus is to find
out what the plan will be for the property on Anita Street.
7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
7.1 Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee (MSRC) Grant Funding.
(C2500.G.5)
NOTE: Mayor pro tem Murphy recorded an abstention due to a potential conflict with
employment and left the dais at 12:09 a.m.
MOTION — Alvarez
SECOND — Smith
AYES — Alvarez, Whitaker, Smith, Nichols
ABSENT (RECUSED) — Murphy
Moved to authorize the Public Works Department to apply for an additional $40,000
MSRC Local Government Partnership Program Grant for the City of Orange.
Mayor pro tem Murphy returned to the dais at 12:13 a.m.
7.2 Award of Contract for Council Chamber AIV Presentation System Upgrade to
Western A/V, Inc., RFP 178 -24. (Continued from March 13, 2018.) (A2100.0; AGR-
6583)
Finance Director Will Kolbow presented the staff report, and answered Council's
questions. Due to the construction in the Council Chamber, the May 8, 2018, meeting is
scheduled in the Orange County Transportation Authority Board Room.
MOTION — Murphy
SECOND — Whitaker
AYES — Alvarez, Whitaker, Smith, Murphy, Nichols
Moved to: 1) Authorize the appropriation of $285,000 from the 1% PEG Program Fund
(Fund 130) unreserved fund balance to account number 130.1601.56032.20128, Council
Chamber Remodel; and 2) Award the contract in the amount of $324,536.46 to Western
A/V, Inc. and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
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