TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Fire
Adrian Sheppard
425-556-2201
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Fire
Micheal Despain
Interim Deputy Chief
Fire
Ame? Quiriconi
Deputy Chief
TITLE:
title
Acceptance of Grant from PSE for EV Charging Infrastructure at Fire Stations 11 and 12
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
As the fire department transitions to electric vehicles, electrical charging infrastructure and equipment for the fire stations are needed. If approved, this program will allow Puget Sound Energy to provide up to $500,000 worth of charging infrastructure and equipment-$250,000 for each station-with 10 years of free maintenance. Fire requests approval of the funding from Puget Sound Energy and request the Finance Department amend the 2023-2030 CIP to include the EV Charging Station Project for Fire Stations 11 and 12.
body
? Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
? Receive Information ? Provide Direction ? Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
* Relevant Plans/Policies:
City of Redmond - Environmental Sustainability Action Plan (ESAP) - September 2020
Redmond Fire Department - Strategic Plan 2022-2027
* Required:
Grant acceptance requires Council approval.
* Required:
N/A
* Council Request:
N/A
* Other Key Facts:
N/A
OUTCOMES:
An electric fleet will help achieve the City's goals in terms of lowering our use of fossil fuels, our production of CO2 within our fleet, lowering routine maintenance costs for the Fire Department, and reducing noise levels during routine/non-emergency operation of the vehicle for the community. The charging equipment required to support this project is very expensive and requires specialized experience in heavy vehicle charging. PSE is offering to provide up to $250,000 per station for the purposes of installing this equipment, thus lowering the impact to the general fund. PSE is also offering 10 years of free monitoring and mai...
Click here for full text