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To: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS f ':-. CONTRA
FROM: MICHAEL J. LANGO, DIRECTOR OF GENERAL SERVICES x:,^` 'y:or COSTA
DATE: July 24, 2007 ` �` COUNTY
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SUBJECT: APPROVE APPLICATION FOR TRANSPORTATION FUND FOR
CLEAN AIR (TFCA) REGIONAL GRANT FUNDS FOR A CNG
POWERED STREET SWEEPERCIO 6
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDATION
1. APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the General Services Director, or designee, to submit an
application for grant monies available through the Transportation Fund for Clean Air (TFCA).
These funds are administered by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD).
2. APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the General Services Director, or designee, to EXECUTE a
funding agreement with the TFCA if the grant application is approved.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The TFCA grant application is for $50,000 proposed to offset the incremental cost of purchasing a
Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) powered street sweeper for Public Works versus the purchase of a
diesel powered street sweeper to replace an existing Street Sweeper #7804. The purchase of the
CNG powered street sweeper will be financed with a combination of road funds and the TFCA grant,
if awarded.
BACKGROUND
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) administers the Transportation Fund for
Clean Air (TFCA) program whereby local governments and other organizations may apply for grant
funding to assist financing clean air projects. One of the project areas available for funding under the
TFCA program is "Heavy Duty Clean Air. Vehicles." This grant is intended to offset the incremental
cost of procuring an alternate fuel CNG powered street sweeper versus a similar diesel powered unit.
CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: YES SIGNATURE:
--L.,FeCOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOAR MITTEE
PROVE OTHER
SIGNATURE(S): pp .
ACTION OF BOA O -� t/`'�`1 �0 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
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AYES: NOES:
ABSENTS: ABSTAIN:
MEDIA CONTACT:MICHAEL J.LANGO(313-7100)
Originating Dept.:General Services Department
cc: General Services Department I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS ISA TRUE
Administration AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN
AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD
Accounting OF SUPERVISON THE DATE SHOW
Auditor-Controller Jq� 0
County Administrator's Office ATTESTED
County Counsel JOHN CULLE()I CLERK OV THE BOARb OF SUPERVISORS
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