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STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
CITY CLERK
File #530-10
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DATE: March 20, 2012
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Joni Pattillo, City Manager \-j~ ~
SUBJECT: Acceptance of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Prepared by Kathy Southern, Public Service Employee
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
In September 2011, Staff applied for a grant from Coulomb Technologies which was funded by
the Department of Energy (DOE) and the California Energy Commission (CEC). The grant was
awarded in early December and installation was completed on January 20, 2012. The City
Council will consider accepting the improvements.
. FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The cost of the electric vehicle (EV) charging station equipment, its installation as well as
maintenance, were all paid for through a grant from the DOE and CEC via Coulomb
Technologies. The improvements are valued at $26,921, which includes the charging stations,
warranty and maintenance agreements, and the cost of installation. The City will be responsible
for the cost of any electricity consumed, which will depend on how much use the stations
receive. If usage is deemed too severe, the City may elect to charge for energy at any point in
the future. Maintenance and warranty costs are covered by the grant through December 2013.
After that, it is anticipated that the annual maintenance and warranty agreement will cost the
City approximately $2,200 per year.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council accept the improvements.
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Reviewed By
Assistant City Manager
Submitted By
Director of Community Development
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ITEM NO. 4.5
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DESCRIPTION:
In September, 2011, Staff applied for a grant from Coulomb Technologies, an EV Charging
Station manufacturer. The City was awarded the grant in December 2011, which was funded by
the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the California Energy Commission (CEC). The
equipment was installed and operational in late January 2012. The Coulomb system utilizes a
network and smart phone technology that allows users to locate the charging stations. The
grants were provided to help jumpstart the network of plug-in stations in various transit areas
around the country, including the Bay Area. Data collection will help the CEC and DOE
determine the needs of future infrastructure as plug-in vehicles continue to roll out. Once the
information gathering is complete at the end of 2013, the City will own the equipment outright
and could choose to opt out of the network if it so chooses. The City has access to online
information, including usage information, effective as of March 1, 2012.
The City is responsible for the cost of electricity, and after 2013, the maintenance and warranty
costs. Over time, if the charges become significant, the City can choose to charge a fee to
users of the charging stations to recover costs.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
None.
ATTACHMENTS: None
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