STAFF REPORT
City of Lancaster
CC 9
6/23/2026
TN
Date:June 23, 2026
To: Mayor Parris and City Council Members
From:Marissa Diaz, Director – Public Works
Mike Harne, Assistant Director – PW Maintenance Services Subject:Acceptance of AVAQMD Grant funds for Purchase of Five (5) John Deere Gators TE Electric
Recommendations:
1. Recognize revenue in the amount of $79,184.00 to General Ledger Account No. 20144000.4998, Project String 44000UTVS5.AQMD; and approve an appropriation from the AVAQMD grant to General Ledger Account No. 20144000.5656, Project String 44000UTVS5.FLEET, for the same amount.
2. Approve the purchase of Five (5) John Deere Gators TE Electric from Kern Machinery via Sourcewell Contact # 112624-DAC.
3. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to sign all documents.
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Fiscal Impact:
The total fiscal impact is $99,608.17. Of this amount, $79,184.00 will be funded through the AVAQMD Grant, and $20,424.17 will be funded through Fleet Vehicle Replacement, utilizing previously appropriated funds from General Ledger Account 10144000.8200 from Fiscal Year 2025-2026..
Background:
The Antelope Valley Air Quality Management District (AVAQMD) administers the Carl Moyer Program, which provides grant funding for projects that reduce emissions through the replacement of older combustion-powered equipment with cleaner technologies.
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The City of Lancaster has been awarded a Carl Moyer Program grant for the replacement of five existing gasoline-powered utility terrain vehicles (UTVs) with five new John Deere Gator TE Electric UTVs. The grant agreement provides reimbursement of up to $79,184.00.
The new electric UTVs will be utilized by City staff to support daily operations and transportation activities at various City facilities. Electric-powered equipment produces zero tailpipe emissions, reduces operating and maintenance costs, minimizes noise pollution, and supports the City's sustainability and environmental stewardship goals.
This purchase will replace the following existing utility vehicles:
2006 John Deere Gator (EQ #5851)
2008 John Deere Gator (EQ #5854)
2015 John Deere Gator (EQ #5667)
2016 John Deere Gator EQ #5618)
2016 John Deere Gator (EQ #5619)
The existing vehicles have reached the end of their useful service life, and will be removed from service and salvaged through an AVAQMD-authorized salvage vendor in accordance with Carl Moyer Program requirements. Destruction certifications will be submitted to AVAQMD to verify compliance with grant conditions.
The acquisition of these electric utility vehicles will modernize the City's fleet, reduce emissions associated with municipal operations, and support Lancaster's ongoing commitment to sustainability and clean transportation technologies.
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Attachments:
AVAQMD Draft Grant Agreement
Kern Machinery Quote
Sourcewell Contact # 112624-DAC