Title
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE OHIO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY FOR DIESEL EMISSION REDUCTION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Executive Summary: Federal Highway Administration Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality funds are being administered by the Ohio Department of Transportation and the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. Grants reimburse up to 80% of eligible costs of replacement of fleet vehicles with newer vehicles that meet higher emissions standards.
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Legislative History
Replacement of two salt trucks has been proposed in the 2016 Budget.
Purpose & Explanation
The Diesel Emission Reduction Grant would provide funding of up to $237,000 towards the replacement of two snow plow and mud trucks: #7750 and #7752. The replacement trucks are estimated at approximately $324,000 ($162,000 each). The City of Hudson’s match would be approximately $86,000 ($43,000 each). As a condition of this grant the trucks being replaced would need to be taken out of service and scrapped rather than being sold at public auction.
Timing Considerations
The grant application is due December 1, 2015.
Awards will be announced around January 15, 2016.
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted (Pending 2016 Budget approval)
Supplemental Appropriation Required
X Appropriation Not Required.
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to submit an application to the Ohio EPA for the Diesel Emission Reduction Grant for funding of up to $237,000 for the replacement of two snow plow and mud trucks.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Frank Comeriato, Asst. City Manager
Eric Hutchinson, Asst. Public Works Director
Tom Munn, Public Works Superintendent- Services
Jeff Shiray, Asst. Superintendent- Streets/Fleet
Rhonda Kadish, Grants Coordinator