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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10563ORDINANCE NO. 10563 AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING A SMALL DOLLAR GRANT FROM THE COLORADO ENERGY OFFICE IN THE AMOUNT OF $40,000 AND ESTABLISHING A FINANCE ACCOUNT PROJECT CI2325 ELECTRIC VEHICLE READINESS PLAN, TRANSFERRING $10,000 FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE OF THE GENERAL FUND INTO ACCOUNT PROJECT CI2325, BUDGETING AND APPROPRIATING $50,000 INTO SAID PROJECT ACCOUNT, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE PURCHASE ORDER AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF PUEBLO BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that: SECTION 1. The small dollar grant purchase order issued by the Colorado Energy Office is hereby accepted. Purchase Order Number POGG1,EFAA,202400002305 dated 09/07/2023, reviewed by the City Attorney and approved as to form, a copy of which is attached hereto, is hereby approved. The Mayor is authorized to execute said Purchase Order for and on behalf of the City of Pueblo, and the City Clerk is authorized to affix the seal of the City thereto and attest same. SECTION 2. Project Number CI2325, Electric Vehicle Readiness Plan is hereby established. Funds in the amount of $10,000.00 are hereby transferred from the unappropriated fund balance of the General Fund and funds in the amount of $40,000.00 from the Colorado Energy Office are hereby budgeted and appropriated into said project account. SECTION 3. Funds in the amount of $50,000.00 are hereby budgeted and appropriated for the EV Readiness Plan account in account Project CI2325. SECTION 4. The officers of the City are authorized to perform any and all acts consistent with this Ordinance to implement the policies and procedures described herein. SECTION 5. This Ordinance shall become effective on the date of final action by the Mayor and City Council. SECTION 6. Payment shall be made following successful completion of the project. The final draft of the Plan (along with supporting documentation) shall be submitted to the Colorado Energy Office with an invoice requesting reimbursement. Successful completion of the project is satisfied by the presentation of the final draft of the Plan to City Council and shall not require or otherwise restrict the present or future City Council of Grantee to act in any particular manner in the exercise of their legislative power. Action by City Council: Introduced and initial adoption of Ordinance by City Council on September 25, 2023. Final adoption of Ordinance by City Council on October 10, 2023. ____________________________ President of City Council Action by the Mayor: ☒ Approved on October 12, 2023 . ☐ Disapproved on ______________ based on the following objections: ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________ Mayor Action by City Council After Disapproval by the Mayor: ☐ Council did not act to override the Mayor's veto. ☐ Ordinance re-adopted on a vote of ____________, on _____________ ☐ Council action on _______ failed to override the Mayor’s veto. ____________________________ President of City Council ATTEST ________________________________ City Clerk City Clerk's Office Item # R1 Background Paper for Proposed Ordinance COUNCIL MEETING DATE: October 10, 2023 TO: President Heather Graham and Members of City Council CC: Mayor Nicholas A. Gradisar VIA: Marisa Stoller, City Clerk FROM: Andrew Hayes, Public Works Director George Andrews, Energy Coordinator SUBJECT: AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING A SMALL DOLLAR GRANT FROM THE COLORADO ENERGY OFFICE IN THE AMOUNT OF $40,000 AND ESTABLISHING A FINANCE ACCOUNT PROJECT CI2325 ELECTRIC VEHICLE READINESS PLAN, TRANSFERRING $10,000 FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE OF THE GENERAL FUND INTO ACCOUNT PROJECT CI2325, BUDGETING AND APPROPRIATING $50,000 INTO SAID PROJECT ACCOUNT, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE PURCHASE ORDER AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF PUEBLO SUMMARY: This Ordinance accepts a small dollar grant from the Colorado Energy Office in the amount of $40,000.00 for the purpose of developing an Electric Vehicle Readiness Plan. This initiative aims to identify pivotal partnerships and actionable strategies necessary to realize the vision and pave the way for community-wide adoption of electric vehicles. This award requires the City of Pueblo (City's) to match $10,000.00 which will be provided from the City's General Fund Balance. The grant award allocated to the project and the City's match amount will total $50,000.00, which will be budgeted and appropriated into account Project CI2325, Electric Vehicle Readiness Plan. PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: Resolution No.13612 dated February 13, 2017, the Pueblo Community will be entirely powered by renewable sources of energy by 2035. The all-renewables plan tethers the City Pueblo to planning strategies that promote a more equitable, democratic energy marketplace. BACKGROUND: Motivated by a vision of clean air, quieter streets, and cost-effective transportation, Pueblo City Council set a bold goal on February 13, 2017, to make the City of Pueblo fully powered by renewable energy by 2035, as outlined in Resolution No. 13612. Under the guidance of the Mayor's Energy Advisory Commission, progress has been made in shaping building codes, sustainable transportation investments, and clean energy policies. However, challenges, including technical, financial, and legal aspects persist. The City of Pueblo is determined to overcome these hurdles and establish itself as a pioneer in Electric Vehicle (EV) adoption. This project underscores Pueblo's commitment to a sustainable future, bridging the gap between strategic planning and funding needs. This modest grant injection will facilitate development of the City of Pueblo's EV infrastructure. The City of Pueblo is on a journey toward electrical empowerment. This grants a pivotal cornerstone, guiding the path toward a greener, more sustainable tomorrow. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: The matching funds in the amount of $10,000.00 are being transferred from the unappropriated fund balance of the General Fund and budgeting and appropriating said funds into account Project CI2325 along with $40,000.00 in awarded funds. BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: None STAKEHOLDER PROCESS: None ALTERNATIVES: Not approving the Ordinance will preclude the City of Pueblo from accepting the small dollar grant which will provide funding for developing EV infrastructure. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Ordinance. ATTACHMENTS: 1. CEO POGG1 24-2305 City of Pueblo 2. GRANT CERTIFICATION