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Council adopts EV lease and adds workforce development requirement
Summary
Council approved a 10-year lease with Hawaii Islands EV LLC to replace county shared-use electric vehicles and adopted an amendment directing a workforce development report to identify resources needed for EV maintenance within 18 months.
The Hawaii County Council adopted Resolution 562 authorizing the mayor to enter a 10-year lease with Hawaii Islands EV LLC to replace the county’s shared-use electric vehicle fleet (seven new vehicles at approximately $7,200 each). Council member Kirkwitz introduced an amendment requiring a workforce-development opportunity report, to be prepared with the county’s Department of Research and Development and presented to the council no later than 18 months after contract execution.
Council members described the amendment as a way to ensure local job opportunities tied to the electrification of county fleet services. Council member Kirkwitz said the amendment followed committee discussions about workforce needs and had director support. The council approved the resolution as amended by an 8-0 vote (one member excused).
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