Primary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 1
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Commissioner Rodney Ellis
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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant - Application
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Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for approval to submit an application to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for grant funds in the amount of $1,650,000, with no required match, for the FY25 Texas Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Program.
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Background and Discussion:
TCEQ acts as the lead agency responsible for the administration of funds received from the Volkswagen State Environmental Mitigation Trust for projects that reduce nitrogen oxides in the environment.
Expected Impact:
Precinct One is committed to modernizing the fleet and reducing overall emissions.
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County Strategic Plan Goal: 5. Minimize the impact of climate change and disasters.
County Strategic Plan Objective: T: Reduce GHG emissions from County operations by 40% by 2030.
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Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): F1: Strengthen the County's commitment to Vision Zero principles and goals.
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