TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Fire
Adrian Sheppard
425-556-2200
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Fire
Ame? Virelle
Deputy Fire Chief
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Acceptance of a Washington State Department of Ecology Grant Award, in the Amount of $1,500,000, for the Purchase of an Electric Fire Engine
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
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The Fire Department is seeking Council's approval to accept funding from a Washington State Department of Ecology grant award in the amount of $1,500,000 for the purchase of a second electric fire engine. This award furthers the department's alignment with the City's environmental sustainability goals and supports the health and welfare of Redmond firefighters by eliminating diesel exhaust exposure at station and incident scenes.
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? Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
? Receive Information ? Provide Direction ? Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
* Relevant Plans/Policies:
Redmond Fire Department Strategic Plan; City of Redmond Environmental Sustainability Action Plan; Redmond 2050 Climate Resilience and Sustainability Element; City Fleet Electrification Strategy; 2025-2050 Redmond Fire Department Functional Plan
* Required:
Council approval is required for acceptance of grant awards and execution of grant agreements.
* Council Request:
N/A
* Other Key Facts:
The Washington State Department of Ecology awarded this grant to support acquisition of zero-emission emergency response apparatus. Electric fire engines reduce tailpipe emissions, lower long-term fuel and maintenance costs, and eliminate occupational diesel exhaust exposure for firefighters. The department is proactively planning infrastructure upgrades at affected stations to support electric vehicle deployment, consistent with the Fire Functional Plan.
OUTCOMES:
Accepting this grant award will result in the purchase of one electric fire engine for the Redmond Fire Department, ...
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