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La Mirada council approves $76,610 purchase of battery-powered landscape tools using DOE rebate

La Mirada City Council · April 14, 2026

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Summary

The council adopted Resolution No. 26-12 to authorize a not-to-exceed $76,610 purchase of battery-powered landscaping equipment from Ewing Outdoor Supply through the Equalis Group cooperative contract, supported by a U.S. Department of Energy equipment rebate voucher awarded July 2024; staff said grant funds must be spent by July 2 (year not specified in the transcript).

The La Mirada City Council on April 14 adopted Resolution No. 26-12 to waive formal bidding and authorize the purchase of battery-powered landscape tools for the public-works department, with a budget amendment of $76,610 to fund the purchase.

Staff said the purchase will replace gas-powered equipment to comply with state law (Assembly Bill 1346) directing the California Air Resources Board to regulate small off-road engines and prohibiting new sales of certain gas-powered equipment beginning Jan. 1, 2024. The purchase list includes trimmers, blowers, hedge trimmers, chainsaws, batteries and chargers; staff identified Ego as a preferred brand and highlighted the interoperability of its battery platform.

The public-works manager said the city received a formula allocation under a U.S. Department of Energy equipment rebate program (award in July 2024) that supports the replacement; staff stated the voucher is reimbursable and the funds must be spent by July 2 (the transcript does not specify a year). "Ego battery powered landscape tools meet or exceed the performance of comparable gas powered equipment while producing 0 emissions and reduced noise," staff said.

Councilmember Bean praised the grant-and-rebate approach and moved the resolution; the Mayor Pro Tem seconded and the council approved the resolution on a unanimous roll call. Staff will complete the purchase through the Equalis Group cooperative contract and apply for the DOE reimbursement as described.