HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES NO 020-2024RESOLUTION NO. 0 2 0- 2 0 2 4
AUTHORIZATION TO MAKE APPLICATION FOR AND
ADMINSTER THE ZERO -EMISSION LANDSCAPING
EQUIPMENT (ZELE) VOUCHER PROGRAM THROUGH THE
SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the City of Bakersfield's Public Works Fleet Services Division makes
an effort to purchase alternative fuel vehicles and equipment when considering
units for replacement; and
WHEREAS, the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD) is
currently offering a Zero -Emission Landscaping Equipment (ZELE) Voucher
Program to public agencies and businesses, whereby funding is available to
replace gas -powered landscape equipment with electric options; and
WHEREAS, public agencies may be eligible to receive up to 100% of the cost
of eligible equipment; and
WHEREAS, City staff has identified a variety of landscaping equipment
which meets the eligibility criteria for the grant; and
WHEREAS, the City must authorize by resolution an "Authorized Individual"
to apply for and administer the ZELE Voucher Program through the SJVAPCD in
order to receive funding; and
WHEREAS, the City Council therefore desires to authorize the Public Works
Director or his or her designee to apply for and administer the ZELE Voucher
Program through the SJVAPCD.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of Bakersfield
as follows:
The above recitals are true and correct and incorporated herein by
reference.
2. The City Council of the City of Bakersfield hereby authorizes the Public Works
Director or his or her designee to make application for, execute required
assurances, and to administer the Zero -Emission Landscaping Equipment
(ZELE) Voucher Program through the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution
Control District with respect to available Local, State, and Federal funding,
programs, and/or grants.
3. The authorization is effective until rescinded by the Signature Authority or
the Council of the City of Bakersfield.
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HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted, by the
Council of the City of Bakersfield at a regular meeting thereof held on
FEB 2 8 2024 by the following vote:
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COUNCILMEMBER
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COUNCILMEMBER
ABSTAIN:
COUNCILMEMBER
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBER
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CITY CLERK and Ex Officio
Clerk of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield
APPROVED: FEB 2 8 2024
By
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KAREN GOH
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
VIRGINIA GENNARO, CITY ATTORNEY
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ASHLEY BRANO
Deputy ity Attorney
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