Explanation
Background: This is consent legislation with the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into four agreements for projects that are part of the "Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Improvement Program." sponsored by the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC). A grant application was submitted to MORPC titled "Columbus Clean Air Fleet Project" which proposed four interrelated projects in the application. The goal of the project is to significantly reduce emissions from heavy-duty diesel vehicles. This is a three-year project, beginning in 2008 and continuing through 2010. The four interrelated projects are as follows: emission reducing diesel retrofit purchases and installations, anti-idling equipment purchases and installation, CNG vehicle conversions, and the construction of a CNG fueling station.
Fiscal Impact: The estimated total cost of this project is $1,335,500 (diesel retrofits: $475,500, anti-idling: $108,400, CNG vehicle conversions: $451,600, CNG fueling station: $300,000). If awarded, a twenty percent (20%) City match is required for this grant totaling $267,100. The Fleet Management resources that will be dedicated to managing/implementing this grant will be included in the Division's 2009 and 2010 operating budgets.
Emergency action is requested to expedite the project and stay within the timeframes required by ODOT.
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To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into four agreements (diesel retrofits, anti-idling, CNG vehicle conversions, CNG fueling station) with the Director of the Ohio Department of Transportation and to grant consent and propose cooperation with the State of Ohio for these projects for the Division of Fleet Management; and to declare an emergency.
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The following is an Ordinance enacted by the City of Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, hereinafter referred to as the Local Public Agency (LP...
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