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Board reviews ChargePoint contract to add six EV chargers, staff projects years-to-payback based on usage
Summary
Trustees reviewed a proposal to expand village-owned ChargePoint electric-vehicle chargers at three parking lots; staff estimated net installation costs after incentives and tax credits and projected modest monthly revenue depending on hours of daily use. The contract was cleared for the consent agenda with a five-year service warranty.
Village staff briefed the Board of Trustees on Aug. 11 on a proposal to expand the village’s ChargePoint contract and install six new electric-vehicle charging ports across three parking lots near Mamaroneck Avenue.
Trustee Cushnik introduced the item and staff explained the plan to add double-headed chargers at Phillips Park behind the movie theater, additional chargers at Hunter Lot, and a unit at Spencer Lot behind Ralph’s Ice Cream. Jeff (speaker 9) presented cost estimates: approximately $83,553.51 for Phillips Park (net after a $12,000 state incentive then further reduced by tax credits in staff estimates), roughly $81,000 for Spencer Lot and about $90,000 for Hunter Lot before incentives; staff projected net costs in the low tens of thousands after applying state incentives and tax-credit estimates. Staff said the village would own the equipment, collect revenue directly (no revenue share) and contract for a five-year service agreement.
Jeff outlined conservative revenue scenarios: with each charging point used two hours a day, the village could expect modest monthly revenue (hundreds of dollars); with greater usage the revenue increases into the low thousands. Staff noted that current demand rates and per-kWh pricing would affect net revenue and that the price assumptions include charging fees similar to other municipalities. He also said ownership avoids ongoing profit-sharing arrangements and keeps maintenance terms with ChargePoint (the vendor) including online software updates.
Trustees discussed parking designation (reserving some spots for village vehicles), whether to charge for parking in addition to charging fees, code changes needed to permit 24/7 charges, and whether to phase installations. Staff recommended starting with the two lots that have easier electrical supply and phasing in Hunter Lot. Trustees agreed to place the contract authorization on the consent agenda.
No formal vote was recorded at the work session beyond the consent-agenda placement. Staff will return with the contract language and code-change recommendations for meter and permit rules as needed.
