HomeMy WebLinkAbout033038 RES - 05/09/2023Resolution authorizing a grant application in the amount of $175,000 to the Office
of the Governor for funding from the Texas Military Preparedness Commission's
Defense Economic Adjustment Assistant Grant Program with a match of up to
$10,000 from the City to fund project management/procurement management and
grant administration services to acquire two portable solar -powered electric
vehicle charging stations.
WHEREAS, the Corpus Christi Army Depot operates approximately 280 electric
service carts and a Ford Lightning pickup truck, and some gas fueled vehicles and
equipment at the Corpus Christi Army Depot;
WHEREAS, CCAD needs portable charging stations to keep all of the electric carts
and vehicles and trucks fully charged and in service at the CCAD;
WHEREAS, CCAD has federal funding available to purchase two portable solar
powered electric vehicle charging stations, but they would like to purchase two additional
portable solar powered EV charging stations with DEAAG grant funding through a City
DEAAG grant application;
WHEREAS, the CCAD is an important employer and economic partner to the City
of Corpus Christi, Texas and to the citizens of Corpus Christi, Texas.
Be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, that:
Section 1. The City Council hereby finds that the CCAD is an important employer
and economic partner to the City of Corpus Christi and to its citizens, and that it is in the
best interest of the public health, safety and general welfare to submit a grant application
to the Office of the Governor for a Texas Military Preparedness Commission's DEAAG
grant in the amount of $175,000 to purchase two portable solar powered electric vehicle
charging stations for the Corpus Christi Army Depot with a match contribution of up to
$10,000.
Section 2. The City Manager or his designee is authorized to sign any and all
documents necessary to apply for the DEAAG grant with the Office of the Governor and
to execute all necessary contracts.
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SCANNED
PASSED AND APPROVED on the clday of OC_y_ , 2023:
Paulette Guajardo
Roland Barrera
Gil Hernandez
Michael Hunter
Mike Pusley
Everett Roy
Dan Suckley
Jim Klein
Sylvia Campos
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City Secretary
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Mayor
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