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Board authorizes revised AQMD EV‑charger grant application allowing monetized chargers
Summary
The board authorized staff to amend the AQMD grant application to install monetizable Level 2 EV chargers on district property (two ports per charger), enabling charging revenue from day one rather than waiting two years under the original grant conditions.
Staff recommended, and the board approved, a revised application for an AQMD electric‑vehicle charging grant that would allow the district to install monetizable Level 2 chargers and begin charging users immediately. The original grant would have required two years of free charging; under the revised approach the district would provide a monetary match (capped at $8,500 per charger) and retain the ability to charge for electricity and maintenance costs.
Staff said contractor quotes supported the grant submission and estimated a net positive outcome of roughly $1,000–$3,000 over a baseline, while noting that exact figures depend on utilization and energy costs. Directors discussed site selection (noting the library chargers were free under a prior AQMD plaque) and operational concerns for a charger at the fire station, including the need for fencing and public access planning. The board approved Resolution 2026‑05 to submit the amended proposal.
