Primary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 2
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Commissioner Adrian Garcia
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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant - Application
Project ID (if applicable): 113705
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Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): 0
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Grantor does not allow indirect cost capture
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 2 for approval to submit an application to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for grant funds in the amount of $400,000.00, with no required match, for the FY 25 Governmental Alternative Fuel Fleet Grant Program (Grant ID: 113705).
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Background and Discussion:
The TCEQ GAFF provides financial incentives to purchase electric fleet vehicles. There is no required match. These funds will help reduce nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions and reduce the potential for exposure of the public to pollutants.
Expected Impact:
Decommission (9) diesel engine vehicles and replace them with Electric vehicles. This project will strive to reduce nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions and will prepare for the increased and sustained use of Zero Emission Vehicles
Alternative Options:
The gasoline engine vehicles may be replaced over time with new electric vehicles as funds are available through the annual budget request process.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 5. Minimize the impact of climate change and disasters.
County Strategic Plan Objective: H: Improve the condition and resilience of County transportation, flood control, and other infrastructure.
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