Explanation
The Finance and Management Department, Fleet Management Division, is eligible to participate in an incentive opportunity in partnership with the Propane Education & Research Council ("PERC"). The funding opportunity is titled "Propane Mower Incentive Program". One of the primary purposes of PERC is to research, develop, and demonstrate the effectiveness of new propane equipment. As part of this effort, PERC is partnering with a limited number of end-users to participate in the Propane Mower Incentive Program. This Program is a research and demonstration program with a monetary incentive for participation. It will assist in acquiring a variety of performance data documenting the effectiveness of propane-powered equipment.
The Power Mower Incentive Program is not a grant program but an incentive/reimbursement program based on guidelines established by PERC. Pursuant to this agreement, Fleet Management will purchase a total of fourteen (14) zero-turn mowers; twelve (12) on behalf of the Department of Recreation & Parks and two (2) on behalf of the Department of Public Service, Division of Planning and Operations.
Under the Power Mower Incentive Program, the Fleet Management Division will supply PERC with proof of payment, submit completed hard copies of the required contract and W-9 form, and complete a pre-season survey. Once these items have been completed, PERC will issue a $1,000 incentive check for each eligible mower purchased.
This project supports the efforts and recommendations of the Mayor's "Green Team", which created a subcommittee focused on reducing emissions from City-owned vehicles. Projects included in this incentive program are a result of plans formulated by this Committee, Fleet Management, PERC, and partnering Departments (Recreation & Parks & Transportation).
Fiscal Impact: This is budget neutral for Fleet. The Department of Recreation and Parks will be responsible for the purchase of twelve (12) mowers and thus ...
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