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RESOLUTION OF THE NEW HAVEN BOARD OF ALDERS AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT FUNDING FROM THE CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (CTDEEP) 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 2021 STATE DIESEL EMISSIONS REDUCTION ACT (DERA) FOR THE PURCHASE OF AN ELECTRIC REFUSE VEHICLE.
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Whereas, the State of Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CTDEEP) has selected the City of New Haven to receive grant funding under the 2021 State Diesel Emissions Reductions Act for the purchase of an electric refuse vehicle;
Whereas, the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CTDEEP) will administer the funds;
Whereas, the project is funded by grant funds which will be administered through the City subject to reimbursement;
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; and
Whereas, New Haven Residents’ health and the environment will benefit from the purchase of said vehicle.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE BOARD OF ALDERS OF THE CITY OF NEW HAVEN THAT THE MAYOR IS AUTHORIZED TO ACCEPT FUNDING FROM THE CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (CTDEEP) 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 2021 STATE DIESEL EMISSIONS REDUCTION ACT (DERA) FUNDS.