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Lisle directs staff to rebid one downtown EV charger on School Street after board concerns
Summary
After debate about parking impacts, charger speed and downtown turnover, trustees rescinded a two‑charger bid and directed staff to rebid for a single Level‑2 charger serving two parking spaces on School Street; $10,000 ComEd match remains available and grant deadline was extended to June 30, 2024.
Village staff told the board March 4 that Lisle received a $10,000 matching grant from ComEd to install electric‑vehicle charging stations downtown and that a vendor provided a lump‑sum bid for two dual‑port Level‑2 chargers. Staff recommended two 50‑amp stations because they charge faster at a similar cost to 40‑amp units. The total recommended purchase and installation figure presented to the board was $79,798.
Trustees raised practical concerns: faster chargers could reduce the intended two‑hour downtown turnover the program was designed to capture, charging spaces might be…
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