City of Alexandria, Virginia
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: MAY 16, 2023
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL
THROUGH: JAMES F. PARAJON, CITY MANAGER
FROM: TARRENCE MOORER, INTERIM DIRECTOR, TRANSPORTATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
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Consideration of a Resolution to Support a Grant Application to the U.S. Department of Transportation for the FY 2022/FY 2023 Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Grant Program. [ROLL-CALL VOTE]
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ISSUE: Should the City seek grant funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to advance charging infrastructure in the City.
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council:
(1) Approve the resolution (Attachment 1) supporting the grant applications to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT).
(2) Commit to include funds for its local match of up to $3 million, if awarded, in its Fiscal Year 2024 and 2025 Capital Improvement Program Budget.
(3) Approve the submission of up to $15 million in federal funding to the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure grant programs by May 30, 2023; and
(4) Authorize the City Manager to apply for the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) grants and enter into any necessary agreements with U.S. Department of Transportation and Federal Highway Administration to accept this funding.
BACKGROUND: The CFI Discretionary Grant Program is a new competitive grant program created by President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to strategically deploy electric vehicle charging and alternative fueling infrastructure in communities and along designated Alternative Fuel Corridors (AFCs). The Bipartisan Infrastructure law provides $2.5 billion over five years with up to $700 million in this funding opportunity. The U.S. DOT will prioritize community projects that expand access to electric vehicle charging infrastructure in (1) rural areas, (2) low- and moderate-income neighborhoods, (3...
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