Title
A Resolution Approving Two Applications for the ADECA Volkswagen Settlement Eligible Mitigation Action Item Projects
Summary
The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs is seeking applications from Alabama Government and Non-Government entities. Projects under this grant will be funded, in whole or in part, with funds from the Volkswagen Settlement Beneficiary Mitigation. Eligible applicants are Government and Non-Government entities in Alabama looking to upgrade equipment approved by the Volkswagen Settlement as Eligible Mitigation Actions in order to reduce NOx emissions. Public Works Department requests permission to submit two applications to ADECA to replace a rear loader garbage truck and an F-750 flatbed. The total funding available for the program is $5,732,000, and the program will fund up to 80% of the replacement cost of the vehicle with 20% match required, however to be competitive the City application may include up to a 40% match. The application is due by October 6, 2026.
Budgetary Impact:
Non-Capital Item:
____ Budgeted under account #_______________ (discussion item)
____ Not budgeted, requesting transfer of $__________ from Account #______________ to Account #_____________.
____ Not budgeted requiring increase to account #___________ in the amount of $____________.
Capital - Departmental
____ Budgeted under account #______________ for $___________ and described in budget as __________________________________.
____Additional amount needed, if any: Increase in budget of $_____________ OR, transfer of $___________ from Account #____________ to Account #_______________
___ Not Budgeted - account # __________________________ requires budget increase of ____________.
Capital Project - **THE PRE-PROJECT CHECKLIST AND BUDGET CHECKLIST MUST BE ATTACHED TO THIS FILE**
In current year Capital Projects Plan:
_____ Yes, planned amount $___________, requesting $_________ as total project estimate, including contingencies, under account #_________________
_____ No, requesting $___________ as total project estimate, including contingencies, under account #____________________
Body
WHEREAS, Public Works Department requests permission to submit two applications to ADECA for this grant in order to replace a rear loader garbage truck and an F-750 flatbed, and
WHEREAS, the total funding available for the program is $5,732,000, and the program will fund up to 80% of the replacement cost of the vehicle with 20% match required, however to be competitive the City application may include up to a 40% match, and
WHEREAS, the application is due by October 6, 2026.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Foley, Alabama, as follows:
SECTION 1: Approves the Public Works Department to submit two applications to the ADECA Volkswagen Settlement Eligible Mitigation Action Item Projects.
SECTION 2: Approves up to a 40% match for the application to remain competitive.
SECTION 3: This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption as required by law.