RESOLUTION NO._______
AUTHORIZATION TO MAKE APPLICATION FOR AND
ADMINISTER THE VOUCHER PROGRAM THROUGH THE SAN
JOAQUIN VALLEY AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the City of Bakersfield’s Public Works Fleet Services Division makes an effort to purchase alternative fuel vehicles and equipment when considering units for replacement; and
WHEREAS, the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD) is currently offering a Voucher Program to public agencies and businesses, whereby funding is available to replace gas -powered vehicles/equipment with electric options; and
WHEREAS, public agencies may be eligible to receive up to 100% of the cost of eligible vehicles/equipment, mechanic training, and fueling/charging infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, City staff has identified a variety of vehicles and equipment which meets the eligibility criteria for the grant; and
WHEREAS, the City must authorize by resolution an “Authorized Individual” to apply for and administer the Voucher Program through the SJVAPCD in order to receive funding; and
WHEREAS, the City Council therefore desires to authorize the Public Works Director or his or her designee to apply for and administer the Voucher Program through the SJVAPCD.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of Bakersfield as follows:
1. The above recitals are true and correct and incorporated herein by reference.
2. The City Council of the City of Bakersfield hereby authorizes the Assistant Public Works Ops Manager or Fleet Superintendent to make application for, execute required assurances, and to administer the Voucher Program through the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District with respect to available Local, State, and Federal funding, programs, and/or grants.
3. The authorization is effective until rescinded by the Signature Authority or the Council of the City of Bakersfield.
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted, by the Council of the City of Bakersfield at a regular meeting thereof held on ______________________________ by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBER ARIAS, GONZALES, WEIR, SMITH, KOMAN, BASHIRTASH, KAUR NOES: COUNCILMEMBER _______________________________________________________________ ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBER _______________________________________________________________ ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER _________________________ _____________________________________ _
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JULIE DRIMAKIS, CMC
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio
Clerk of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield
APPROVED: _________________
By __________________________
KAREN GOH
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
VIRGINIA GENNARO, CITY ATTORNEY
By _________________________
ASHLEY ZAMBRANO
Deputy City Attorney