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University Park seeks to install EV chargers at three village lots with state reimbursement grant
Summary
Village manager described a $260,000 SEJA reimbursement grant for EV chargers at two metro lots and the golf course; the project would install roughly 12 ports (5/5/2) and the village expects to cover about 25% of the $734,000 project cost as its share, with reimbursements taking roughly 30–60 days.
Village manager (referred to in the record as Miss Scott) told trustees the village was awarded a state Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (SEJA) reimbursement grant of $260,000 to install electric vehicle charging stations at three village sites: the Metro East lot, Metro West lot and the village golf course. She said the project would deploy five ports at Metro East, five at Metro West and two fast chargers at the golf course for an approximate total of 12 ports.
Manager Scott explained that the village’s expected share is about 25% of the total estimated project cost. Staff said the total project estimate is approximately $734,000 and that the SEJA and other rebates would cover a substantial share; the village’s out‑of‑pocket match was described by staff as relatively small because of rebates and tax incentives. Manager Scott said she had spoken with state contacts and that reimbursements from the program typically take 30 to 60 days.
Derek Smith, a representative from the vendor (identified in the packet as Revier/ River Consulting), appeared to answer technical and procurement questions. Trustees discussed ADA requirements, striping and reserved spaces required by the grant, and the potential for revenue generation from chargers at transit nodes. The board signaled support for moving the item forward and staff indicated next steps to finalize vendor arrangements and reimbursement paperwork.
