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RESOLUTION OF THE NEW HAVEN BOARD OF ALDERS AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT FUNDING FROM THE CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (CT DEEP) AND SIGN ANY ASSOCIATED STATE AGREEMENTS, AGREEMENTS WITH CONTRACTORS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS THAT MAY BE DESIRABLE OR NECESSARY, INCLUDING ANY SUBSEQUENT AMENDMENTS TO AGREEMENTS, CONCERNING THE 2023 STATE DIESEL EMISSIONS REDUCTION ACT (DERA) FOR THE PURCHASE OF AN ELECTRIC REFUSE VEHICLE.
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WHEREAS, the City of New Haven Office of Climate & Sustainability will apply to receive grant funding from the State of Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) under the 2023 State Diesel Emissions Reduction Act for the purchase of an electric refuse vehicle;
WHEREAS, the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) will administer the funds;
WHEREAS, the project is funded by grant funds which will be disbursed to the City as a reimbursement in an amount equal to 45% of the cost of the vehicle and electric vehicle charging equipment;
WHEREAS, the City of New Haven is also eligible for a direct payment from the federal government of $40,000;
WHEREAS, the City of New Haven in conjunction with the State of Connecticut desires to improve air quality in Connecticut by utilizing electric vehicles that will reduce diesel emissions;
WHEREAS, New Haven Residents’ health and the environment will benefit from the purchase of said vehicle; and
WHEREAS, the all-electric refuse vehicle will costly slightly less than a comparable diesel vehicle once state and federal support are accounted for and will reduce operating expenses for the City through lower maintenance and fuel consumption expenses as compared with a similar diesel vehicle.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Alders of the City of New Haven that the Mayor is authorized to apply for and accept funding from the Connecticut Department Of Energy And Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) and sign any associated agreements, with the State of Connecticut, contractors, subsequent amendments, and other documents, any of which may include indemnification provisions and which may have a term of longer than one year, that the Mayor deems necessary or desirable, regarding the purchase of an electric refuse vehicle using the 2023 State Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) funds.