BOARD MEETING DATE: September 10, 1999 AGENDA NO. 14
PROPOSAL:
Execute Contracts for EV Charge as part of FY 1997-99 AB 2766 Discretionary Fund Work Program
SYNOPSIS:
Within the FY 1997-99 AB 2766 Discretionary Fund Work Program, the MSRC created the $2,000,000 EV Charge Program, which through an application process, provides co-funding for the development and installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. Funding is awarded on a first-come; first-serve basis to applicants that satisfy specified requirements as stated in the EV Charge Application package. Applications are being accepted within a six-month time frame that began February 12, 1999 and that will end on August 31, 1999. Eligible categories include Major Destination, Work Place/Fleets, Charging Site Expansion and Municipal sites. The Board at its February 13, 1999 meeting approved the EV Charge Application Package. At this time the MSRC is requesting approval of one application submitted in July 1999.
COMMITTEE:
Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee, August 26, 1999, Recommended for Approval
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
William G. Kleindienst
Chair, MSRC
Background
In September 1990 Assembly Bill 2766 was signed into law (Health & Safety Code Sections 44220-44247) authorizing the imposition of an annual $4 motor vehicle registration fee to fund the implementation of programs exclusively to reduce air pollution from motor vehicles. AB 2766 provides that 30 percent of the annual $4 vehicle registration fee subvened to the AQMD be placed into an account to be allocated pursuant to a work program developed and adopted by the MSRC and approved by the AQMD Governing Board.
The second year of the MSRCs two-year FY 1997-99 AB 2766 Discretionary Fund Work Program, includes the $2 million EVCharge Program. EVCharge is the second phase of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure planning and implementation intended to reduce mobile source emissions by providing public charging infrastructure to support electric vehicles usage in the Basin. Through a simplified application process this program provides matching funds to construct electric vehicle charging stations in under served areas within four eligible categories. Eligible categories are as follows:
Bonus incentives are possible under certain categories if, for example, a site fills in an identified freeway corridor gap, offers public access, has multiple sites, or if the site is part of a new building development.
The six-month application process began February 12, 1999 and ends on August 31, 1999. All projects, excluding new development projects must be completed within six months of contract execution. New development projects must be completed within 12 months of contract execution.
A brochure detailing the EV Charge Program was prepared by the MSRCs EV Charge Consultant, The Planning Center, and mailed to over 3,500 interested individuals and entities. Recipients included the MSRCs mailing database, cities and counties participating in the AB 2766 Subvention Program, the AQMD database of all businesses with over 250 employees, and existing Quick Charge contractors. The brochure was also mailed to the AQMDs minority vendor lists. In addition, the application package was placed on the Planning Centers Web Page. The Planning Center will continue to provide outreach and assistance to entities interested in applying for EV Charge funds throughout the application period.
Applications Received
The following application for $70,330.60, was approved by the MSRC at its August 26, 1999 meeting (see Attachment 1 for more detailed information):
Anaheim Transportation Network One application for 3 Fleet sites and one Major Destination site, $70,330.60 for 4 conductive and 8 inductive chargers;
Proposal
On January 21, 1999, the MSRC approved the application process for EV Charge, its second phase of funding for electric vehicle charging infrastructure. When the Board approved the application process on February 12, 1999, authority was also granted to the AQMDs Contracts Manager to execute the agreements with entities, subject to the Boards approval of the projects as part of the MSRCs FY 1998-99 Work Program. To expedite the installation of the chargers, applications are being presented to the MSRC for approval on a monthly basis. At this time the MSRC is requesting approval of three EV Charge Applications that meet the requirements of the EV Charge Program. The MSRC also requests authority to adjust project costs up to 10% of the indicated contract amount.
Resource Impacts
The AQMD acts as fiscal administrator to the AB 2766 Discretionary Fund Program (Health & Safety Code Section 44243). Money received for this program is recorded in a special revenue fund (Fund 23), and the contract will be drawn from this fund. These contracts will have no fiscal impact on the AQMDs operational budget.
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