Submitted by: Ron Brooks
Submitting Department: Treasurer - Finance Dept.
Agenda Section: Consent Agenda
Item Title:
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FY21 Capital Improvements Budget Adjustment and Transfer of Appropriations
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Suggested Action:
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I move that the Mayor and Council amend the Fiscal Year 2021 (FY21) Capital Improvements Budget and adjust appropriations by transferring $232,000 from the Department of Public Works Capital Budget to the Department of Community and Volunteer Services Capital Budget for the purpose of purchasing a 2021 Ford Electrified Champion Challenger from Rohrer Commercial Bus to support various community services activities.
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Summary Background:
In May of 2019, the City submitted a grant proposal to the Maryland Department of the Environment for inclusion in Maryland's Volkswagen Mitigation Plan. The mitigation plan provides funding to replace diesel-based transportation platforms such as buses, trucks, and the like with zero emission all-electric transportation platforms. Hyattsville is requested $259,900 to replace one diesel shuttle with a new all-electric shuttle bus and charging station. The replacement unit will utilize Champion as the shuttle bodybuilder and will be powered by Motiv Power Systems newly advanced all-electric Ford chassis that is Ford Qualified Vehicle Modifier (eQVM) approved, and California Air Resources Board (CARB) certified. The new unit will provide 100% reduction in Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) emissions, 100% reduction in harmful Particulate Matter (PM2.5), and Carbon Dioxide (CO2) emissions. The replaced vehicle will be destroyed as required by the program. The total cost of this project is $390,900 and is eligible for 80% funding. Hyattsville and The Electric Vehicle Institute (EVI) will provide a cost-share of 20%. This project will positively impact underserved residents of the City of Hyattsville, both seniors and students. One of the proposed routes will support senior residents with disabilities by offe...
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