Submitted by: Allison Weikel
Submitting Department: Police Department
Agenda Section: Consent
Item Title:
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Purchase of Two Chevrolet Blazer Electric Vehicles
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Suggested Action:
recommendation
I move that Mayor and Council authorize the City Administrator to purchase two Chevrolet Blazer Electric Vehicles from Criswell Auto in an amount not to exceed $117,362.00.
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Summary Background:
As part of the City’s commitment to sustainability, staff have been working to reduce the use of fossil fuels and promote electric vehicles in the City. Currently, the Police Department has one electric vehicle and two electric motorcycles and is actively seeking to expand its electric fleet. The City has frequently received of Maryland Energy Administration Smart Energy Communities Grants over the past several years.
In the fall of 2023, the City was awarded a $22,500 grant to purchase three (3) electric vehicles. Due to supply limitations, only two electric vehicles are currently available from Criswell Auto, each costing $58,681. Grant funding will cover $7,500 per vehicle. The total expenditure will not exceed $117,362.00, with $15,000 funded by the grant.
Next Steps:
Purchase two vehicles.
Fiscal Impact:
Not to exceed $117.362.00. Grant funds in the amount of $22,500 will be utilized to offset purchase.
City Administrator Comments:
Recommend support.
Community Engagement:
N/A
Strategic Goals:
Goal 2 - Ensure the Long-Term Economic Viability of the City
Legal Review Required?
N/A