RESOLUTION NO. ___
AUTHORIZING THE ADVANCEMENT OF AN APPLICATION FOR VOLKSWAGEN
ENVIRONMENTAL MITIGATION TRUST FUNDING FOR REPLACEMENT BEELINE
VEHICLES AND SIGNING OF CERTIFICATIONS AND ASSURANCES WITH
RESPECT TO APPLICATIONS TO THE ZERO-EMISSION TRANSIT, SCHOOL, AND
SHUTTLE BUS PROJECT
WHEREAS, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and Project Administrator, the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD), are making funds available through the Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust Fund for the Zero Emission Transit, School, and Shuttle Bus Project through a competitive process; and WHEREAS, several Local, State, and Federal programs allow public transportation providers to apply for administration, capital, and operation assistance programs or grants; and
WHEREAS, the Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust Fund is a state program allowing the City of Glendale to apply for capital funding for the purchase of transit buses that replace existing vehicles with battery-electric powered vehicles; and WHEREAS, the City of Glendale wishes to receive grant funds through the Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust Fund's Zero-Emission Transit, School and Shuttle Bus Project for the purchase of battery-electric buses; and WHEREAS, the City of Glendale must designate an authorized employee by resolution, as the "Authorized Individual" to make the application and administer the Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust Funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Glendale City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager, or his designee, to advance an application, sign required certifications and assurances, and to administer the Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust funds with respect to applications for Local, State, and Federal programs, projects, or grants on behalf of the City of Glendale. The City Council further authorizes the City Manager, or designee, to execute any documents and agreements necessary for the receipt of the VEMT funds.
Adopted this _____ day of ____________, 2023.
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Mayor, City of Glendale
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
CITY OF GLENDALE )
I, Suzie Abajian Ph.D., City Clerk of the City of Glendale, certify that the foregoing Resolution No. _____________ was adopted by the Council of the City of Glendale, California, at a regular meeting held on the _____ day of _________________, 2023, the same was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain: ___________________________
City Clerk