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Committee presses staff on fleet electrification costs, charging infrastructure and grant competitiveness
Summary
City staff updated the committee on a citywide fleet electrification initiative and CCAP review, answering questions about grant competitiveness, charging‑station installation, a 10‑year Ford master services agreement and how heavy‑duty vehicles and CNG fit into the transition.
City staff briefed the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on the citywide fleet electrification program and CCAP (Clean City Action Plan)‑related vehicle replacements, and committee members probed funding sources, charging infrastructure management and heavy‑duty vehicle strategy.
Donzo Gibson of the city manager’s office said regional grant programs and competitive federal opportunities are available for vehicle acquisitions and charging infrastructure but cautioned the awards are competitive, not formulaic. “It’s a competitive process,” Gibson said. “It’s not like formula based where the city of Dallas gets an automatic allotment.”
Gibson said charging infrastructure funding is mixed: some grants have paid for hardware and installation, some vendors include infrastructure with vehicle…
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