RESOLUTION NO. __________
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING A SECOND AMENDMENT TO A
LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH BLINK NETWORK, LLC TO
IMPLEMENT UPGRADES OF EXISTING ELECTRIC VEHICLE
INFRASTRUCTURE AT FIVE CITY PARKING LOTS
WHEREAS, in 2012, the City of Chula Vista (City) and EcoTality (later Blink Network, LLC) entered into a license agreement (“License Agreement”) to install 33 electric vehicle (EV) chargers at five locations within the City; and
WHEREAS, these first-generation EV chargers operate at 2G service and cellular carriers have begun discontinuing 2G service; and
WHEREAS, under the proposed second amendment to the License Agreement, Blink Network, LLC (Blink) would upgrade these EV chargers to second -generation models at no cost to the City; and
WHEREAS, the proposed second amendment to the License Agreement would increase revenues due to the City for the operation of the EV chargers; and
WHEREAS, the proposed second amendment to the License Agreement would have an initial term of five (5) years, and could be renewed for up to five (5) additional one-year periods; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution approving the Second Amendment to the License Agreement between the City and Blink.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista that it approves the Second Amendment to the License Agreement between the City of Chula Vista and Blink Network, LLC, in the form presented, with such minor modifications as may be required or approved by the City Attorney, a copy of which shall be kept on file in the Office of the City Clerk, and authorizes and directs the City Manager or designee to execute same.
Presented by Approved as to form by
ERIC CROCKETT GLEN R. GOOGINS
Deputy City Manager City Attorney