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Finance Committee

Meeting Date:	08/14/2018
FROM:	Bill Gallardo

Subject:

Agreement with EV Connect for Installation of Electric Charging Stations at Superblock I Parking Structure

RECOMMENDATION

Approve agreement and authorize City Manager to execute agreement.

BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION

"Electrify America", a Volkswagon subsidiary created as part of the German automaker’s $2 billion settlements with California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over its use of emission test cheating devices in its diesel vehicles, is expanding its charging station deployment to workplaces and apartments. The program is designed to install 2,800 charging stations at workplaces and apartments. EV Connect is one of the partners that was chosen by Electrify America to accomplish this undertaking. All the charging stations are to be installed by June 2019. The program provides the infrastructure and installations for up to four dual port (eight charging ports, $4,200 per port, so $33,600 per site) electric vehicle charging stations. The program also includes the EV Connect Software Management subscription, parts and labor warranty coverage at no cost until December 31, 2026.

In order to implement this program, the City must enter into an agreement with EV Connect. The agreement sets the terms and conditions as noted in the attachment. In summary, the agreement specifies the following major points:

Provides and installs four dual port electric charging stations;
Provides for operation, maintenance, and monitoring of the stations throughout the term of the agreement;
Reverts ownership of all equipment to the City upon expiration of the agreement; and
Provides an option to charge a mutually agreed upon fee for use of electric charging stations. If a fee is charged:
- 10% transaction fee ($0.50 minimum)
- Remaining fee revenues split evenly between the City and EV Connect for term of the agreement

After expiration of the agreement on December 31, 2026, the City can choose to continue contracting with EV Connect for operation, maintenance, and monitoring services or can decide to perform these duties in-house.

SUMMARY/FISCAL IMPACT

Funding for this project is provided by Electrify America through EV Connect. In order to utilize the funds, the City is to enter into an agreement with EV Connect to provide and install four dual port electric chargers along with all the necessary appurtanences and provide operation, maintenance, and monitoring services through December 31, 2026 at no cost to the City. After expiration of the agreement, the equipment becomes City property and the City may then choose to contract with EV Connect for operation, maintenance and monitoring services or can decide to perform these duties in-house.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED

William Gallardo, City Manager
Prepared by: Tony Olmos, Public Works Director

Attachments
EV Connect Agreement