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Council authorizes EV charging project at city corporation yard as California emission rules push fleet changes
Summary
City council approved a contract and budget augmentation to install EV chargers at the city corporation yard after staff described a multi‑charger plan to support an expanding electric fleet; staff said initial funds budgeted (~$900,000) will be short and the city may need more investment if state mandates remain in force.
The Lincoln City Council on July 8 approved work to install electric vehicle charging infrastructure at the city corporation yard to support planned purchases of electric fleet vehicles.
Public works staff said the city is preparing to add roughly a dozen electric vehicles and may test an electric refuse truck in coming years. Matt (Public Works) presented the plan developed with consultant SiteLogic: four dual‑port 7.2 kW chargers for overnight charging behind secure gates (eight ports total) and faster 62.5 kW chargers for day‑use charging. The solar array planned over the courtyard will be used in part to serve the chargers.
Staff told council that the California Air Resources Board regulation…
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