Primary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 2
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Commissioner Adrian Garcia
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Type of Request: Grant - Award
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Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
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Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): 0
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 2 for approval to accept grant funds in the amount of $400,000, with no required match, from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality FY2025 Governmental Alternative Fuel Fleet Grant Program to modernize the Harris County fleet with replacement of nine diesel engine vehicles with electric vehicles.
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Background and Discussion:
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Grants for Alternative Fuel Government Fleets provides financial incentives to purchase electric fleet vehicles. There is no required match. These funds will help reduce nitrogen oxide emissions and reduce the potential for exposure of the public to pollutants.
Expected Impact:
Decommission nine diesel engine vehicles and replace them with electric vehicles. This project will strive to reduce nitrogen oxide 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 ...
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