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Farmers Branch staff update committee on EV purchases, grants, recycling center and upcoming public meetings
Summary
City staff told the sustainability committee that two EVs are in the fleet, the city is awaiting EECBG reimbursement and a TCEQ grant decision, water‑efficiency rebates continue, the regional bicycle safety survey is active and a city recycling/compost collection center will reopen.
City sustainability staff briefed the Farmers Branch Sustainability Committee on multiple ongoing programs and community outreach items including EV purchases, grant reimbursements, water rebates, active‑transportation outreach, and recycling and composting services.
Alex reported the city purchased two electric vehicles using Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) funding; staff are awaiting federal reimbursement. Alex also said the city is awaiting a decision on a Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) grant for three additional electric vehicles. A separate proposed TxDOT funding request for improvements along the Inwood Trail did not move forward after the related city council…
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