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Consider a memorandum/resolution to enter into an Interlocal Agreement with Bell County for an Electric Charging Station.
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DATE: May 21, 2024
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Judith Tangalin, Executive Director of Finance
SUBJECT: Interlocal Agreement between Bell County and the City of Killeen for an Electric Charging Station
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
Bell County entered into a tax abatement agreement with Gransolar Texas Twenty, LLC that includes a requirement for the LLC to make a one-time payment to Bell County of $50,000 to help cover the cost of County funded solar panels and/or charging stations for electric vehicles.
Bell County and the City of Killeen desire to improve the availability of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in Killeen in support of sustainability as well as encouraging visitors for economic development. This desire can be accomplished by entering into an interlocal agreement with Bell County to facilitate the construction and operation of a charging station of EVs in Killeen.
Pursuant to the agreement, Bell County would pay the City $50,000 towards the cost to purchase, construct and install the EV station. The City would be entitled to receive and retain all revenue associated with the EV station with no obligation to share with Bell County or any other entity. The City’s responsibilities include procuring and EV charging station, overseeing project management and installation, and maintaining the station post-construction.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
N/A
Which alternative is recommended? Why?
N/A
CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
The City’s Purchasing Manual recognizes City Council’s ability to approve interlocal agreements authorized by Texas Government Code, Chapter 791 - Interlocal Cooperation Contract.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
What is the amount of the revenue/expenditure in the current fiscal year? For future years?
The total estimated cost is $167,654. Bell County would contribute $50,000 toward the project and the City’s estimated cost is $117,654. The estimated average annual revenue net of software and electricity costs is $16,230.
Is this a one-time or recurring revenue/expenditure?
The purchase of the charging station is a one-time expenditure, while maintenance and revenue are recurring expenses and revenue.
Is this revenue/expenditure budgeted?
Funding is available in the Governmental CIP Fund Contingency account, and if interlocal agreement is approved, funds will be appropriated to account 349-8995-493.61-03.
If not, where will the money come from?
N/A
Is there a sufficient amount in the budgeted line-item for this revenue/expenditure?
Yes, upon approval of interlocal agreement.
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute an Interlocal Agreement with Bell County for an Electric Charging Station, and authorize the City Manager, or designee to execute any and all change orders with the amounts set by State and Local Law.
DEPARTMENTAL CLEARANCES:
Purchasing
Finance
Legal
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Agreement
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