RESOLUTION NO. RES-2025-066
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE REQUIRED ASSURANCES AND DOCUMENTS NECESSARY ENABLING BUS MANUFACTURERS TO SUBMIT FUNDING VOUCHER APPLICATIONS FOR THE CALIFORNIA HYBRID AND ZERO-EMISSION TRUCK AND BUS VOUCHER INCENTIVE PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER TO INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS EQUAL TO THE PORTION OF ANY ISSUED VOUCHERS WHEREAS, the California Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Program (HVIP) provides voucher funding assistance for purchases of Zero-Emission Transit buses; and WHEREAS, the Transit Division of the Transportation and Public Works Department wishes to participate in the HVIP to reduce the overall cost of purchasing battery electric transit buses; and
WHEREAS, the Transit Division of the Transportation and Public Works Department currently is working with two Bus Manufacturers (Dealers) and will be performing a third bus buy in the near future; and WHEREAS, the Bus Manufacturer (Dealer) applies and administers the voucher towards the bus purchase, the City (Participant) must complete certain documents related to the application of the voucher, including agreeing to certain terms and assurances; and WHEREAS, the Staff requests Council delegate signing authority to complete any required assurances or other documents necessary to the Director of Transportation and Public Works, or designee.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Santa Rosa authorizes the Director of Transportation and Public Works or designee, to execute required assurances and any other documents necessary, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney, enabling bus manufacturers to submit funding voucher applications for the California Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council authorizes the Chief Financial Officer to increase appropriations equal to the portion of any issued vouchers to the appropriate JL Keys.
IN COUNCIL DULY PASSED this 6th day of May, 2025.
AYES: (5) Mayor Stapp, Vice Mayor Alvarez, Council Members Bañuelos, Fleming, Rogers NOES: (0)
ABSENT: (2) Council Members MacDonald and Okrepkie
ABSTAIN: (0)
RECUSE: (0)
ATTEST: _________________________ APPROVED: ______________________________ City Clerk Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ________________________
City Attorney
Reso. No. RES-2025-066
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