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Brookings approves purchase of two electric Ford Lightning trucks through federal grant
Summary
Council authorized purchase of two Ford Lightning electric trucks (one for public works and one for police) funded primarily through a Carbon Reduction Program grant; the total project cost was cited at about $148,011 with a required city match of 10.27%.
City staff asked the council to approve a purchase agreement with Kendall Ford for two Ford Lightning electric pickup trucks under a Carbon Reduction Program grant. Staff reported the total project cost at approximately $148,011 and said the city’s required local match was about 10.27 percent. The vehicles are intended for fleet use—one for public works and one for the police department—and the project includes a charging station at City Hall (phase‑2 charging station work will be bid separately).
Councilors praised staff for pursuing the grant; one councilor noted the city’s expected federal tax benefits could further reduce the city's net cost and suggested a press release to publicize the benefit to the community. Staff said the charging stations for broader public use had been removed from the scope and the chargers would be located behind a gated area at City Hall for city fleet use only.
A motion to authorize the city manager to execute a purchase agreement with Kendall Ford was moved and seconded, and the council voted to approve the purchase.
