Committee hears EV-charger plan, grant-funded lot installations and parking-garage maintenance needs
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Summary
Staff reported grant-funded EV charging installations for two lots, ongoing pursuit of additional grants, modest early revenue from paid charging, and planned maintenance and repairs for three parking garages.
Village staff told the Finance Committee on Sept. 11 that grants have supported EV charger installations at two village-owned lots and that staff are actively pursuing more grants to expand charging in lots and garages.
Staff said the village received one of two grants it sought for EV chargers, covering charger installations at two lots (referred to in materials as Lot 24 and Lot 15). For 2025 staff had originally budgeted $373,000 for EV chargers; actual project expenses were being reassessed as staff evaluated whether construction and spending would occur in 2025 or move into 2026. Staff projected a placeholder of $50,000 for 2026 and a recurring $65,000 in subsequent years subject to grant availability.
On revenue, staff said paid charging was new and projected small revenue (one presenter estimated annual revenue in the “$30-something” range for the first year). Committee members debated pursuing Level 3 (fast) public-facing chargers to support economic development near highways and the Arts District. Staff said Level 3 infrastructure is expensive and requires substantial electrical upgrades; partnerships with private operators (for example, Electrify America) are typical for market-rate Level 3 stations.
Parking garages and on-street pay stations: staff reviewed a proposed maintenance program and a previously carried-forward expenditure of about $1.9 million for garage repairs in 2024. For 2026 staff projected about $275,000 for continuing garage maintenance and indicated construction work could occur in 2027; pay-station installation near the PEACE development and in the Arts District was postponed from 2025 to 2026 pending construction timing.
Ending: Staff said more detailed cost estimates and grant outcomes will be provided as projects mature and that the new parking manager will study public-facing Level 3 charging feasibility.