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PassedFinal tally · 5–0·Apr 6, 2022 · Regular·Item 13.04

Authorization to Apply for FDEP Grant for Battery-Electric Bus Acquisition

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Plain-language summary

The Commission unanimously authorized staff to apply for a Florida Department of Environmental Protection grant funded through the Volkswagen Settlement and EPA's DERA program. If awarded, the funds would be used to acquire up to five battery-electric buses for StarMetro between 2022 and 2026.

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How each commissioner voted

5 present
Curtis Richardson
Curtis RichardsonSeat 4
Voted Yes
Dianne Williams-Cox
Dianne Williams-CoxSeat 5
Voted Yes
Moved by
Jack Porter
Jack PorterSeat 1
Voted Yes
Seconded by
Jeremy Matlow
Jeremy MatlowSeat 3
Voted Yes
John E. Dailey
John E. DaileyMayor
Voted Yes

The Motion

As stated on the record

“Authorize staff to submit a grant application to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the grant application and all related documents, and authorize staff to expend the funds from the Volkswagen Settlement and EPA's Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) state grant program for the acquisition of up to five battery-electric buses from 2022 to 2026, if awarded.”

Moved by
Seconded by
Official agenda title

Approval to apply for and expend funds from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection Grant

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