RESOLUTION NO. ____-2023
RESOLUTION OF THE FORT BRAGG CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF EATON ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT FOR THE EV FLEET CHARGING STATION PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO. PWP-00126 AND AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE PURCHASE AGREEMENT (AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $27,748.57; ACCOUNT NO. 428-4879-0731) WHEREAS, electrification of the Police Department EV Charging Station Project requires the purchase of behind-the-meter switchgear equipment; and WHEREAS, two quotes were received for the purchase of this equipment with the lowest quoted cost from Rexel; and WHEREAS, the estimated lead time for shipment of associated switchgear equipment is up to 80 weeks, thus staff is recommending the purchase of this equipment direct with this agreement; and WHEREAS, based on all the evidence presented, the City Council finds as follows:
The purchase of this equipment is necessary to complete the electrification of the Police EV Fleet Chargers.
Sufficient funds are available to purchase the electrical equipment as budgeted in FY 23/24.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that this Project (including installation of Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment) is exempt from CEQA as installation of Electric Vehicle Chargers are considered a ministerial action in accordance with Assembly Bill 1236.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Fort Bragg does hereby accept the quote for the purchase of the electric equipment for the Electric Vehicle Charging Station Project, City Project No. PWP-00126, and authorize City Manager to purchase agreement (Amount Not to Exceed $27,748.57; Account No. 428-4879-0731).
The above and foregoing Resolution was introduced by Councilmember , seconded by Councilmember , and passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Fort Bragg held on the 27th day of November 2023, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
RECUSED:
BERNIE NORVELL
Mayor
ATTEST:
Cristal Munoz
Acting City Clerk
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