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Receive Information on City of Lodi Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Master Plan and Adopt Resolution Authorizing Electric Utility Director to 1) Submit Application for U.S. Department of Transportation Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant; 2) Accept Funds if Awarded; 3) Execute Grant Documentation; and 4) Appropriate Funds ($15,000,000)
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MEETING DATE:
August 21, 2024
PREPARED BY:
Melissa Price, Assistant Electric Utility Director
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Receive information on the City of Lodi Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Infrastructure Master Plan and adopt a resolution authorizing the Electric Utility Director to 1) submit application for the U.S. Department of Transportation Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Discretionary Grant; 2) accept funds if awarded; 3) execute grant documentation; and 4) appropriate funds in an amount not-to-exceed $15 million.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
In August 2023, City Council authorized a Professional Services Agreement (Agreement) with ICF Consulting, LLC (ICF) to develop an EV Charging Infrastructure Master Plan (Plan) in the amount of $233,000.
The Plan is part of the City's efforts to prepare for EV adoption across the City as a result of the State's priority on electrification and decarbonization, as well as identify and incorporate better access charging opportunities for portions of the community that were historically disadvantaged. This Plan will guide the development of a publicly accessible EV charging network for everyday EV cars and trucks, as well as commercial vehicles. It is important to note that the final Plan must balance the need to support transportation electrification as well as future development within the load serving capabilities of the utility as it continues to invest in infrastructure upgrades and improvements in accordance with industry best practices and regulations.
Representatives from ICF will prese...
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