HomeMy WebLinkAbout22-1420RESOLUTiON NO. 22-1420
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DENTON RATIFYING THE SUBMISSION OF AN
APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (TCEQ)ALTERNATIVE FUELING FACILITIES PROGRAM FY 2022-2023 IN THE AMOUNT OF
$85,800 FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS;AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the TCEQ issued a Request for Grant Applications (RFGA) for the FY 2022-
2023 Alternative Fueling Facilities Program providing funding for eligible alternative fuel fueling
projects; and
WHEREAS, the City is qualified to apply for project funds under the FY 2022-2023RFGA; and
WHEREAS, the grant is proposed to provide $85,800 in funding to the City for two electric
vehicle charging stations; and
WHEREAS, the grant requires a match of 50 percent of the total project cost equaling
$85,800 in City funding for a total project cost of $171,600; and
WHEREAS, grant applications were due on July 12, 2022 and meets the grant policy
requirement of approval by the governing body; and
WHEREAS, the City did not receive notice of the grant in time to present the application
to the City Council prior to the application due date; and
WHEREAS, the City of Denton submitted an application to the TCEQ for the Alternative
Fueling Facilities Program; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Denton has expressed their support and interest
regarding the above-referenced electric vehicle charging project; NOW THEREFORE;
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY RESOLVES :
SECTION 1. The application for the Alternative Fueling Facilities Program made July 12,
2022 is hereby ratified.
SECTION 2. The City Manager, or designee, is designated, delegated, and authorized to
request grant funding under the TCEQ alternative Fueling Facilities Program, including the
submission of TCEQ’s application, and act on behalf of the City of Denton in all matters related
to the grant application, receipt of funds, and any subsequent grant contracts and grant projects
that may result.
SECTION 3. Should the project be funded, then the City shall comply with the
requirements of the TCEQ and the State of Texas.
SECTION 4. The project funds and any project-funded equipment and facilities will be
used solely for the purpose for which they are intended under the gIant.
SECTION 5. This resolution is effective immediately upon its passage.
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Mayor Gerard Hudspeth:
Vicki Byrd, District 1 :
Brian Beck, District 2:
Jesse L. Davis. District 3 :
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Alison Maguire, District 4:
Brandon Chase McGee, At Large Place 5 :
Chris Watts, At Large Place 6:
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ATTEST:
ROSA RIOS, CITY SECRETARY
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APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
MACK REINWAND, CITY ATTORNEY
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