Fiscal Note
The proposed resolution authorizes the application for a U.S. Department of Agriculture Cost-Share Grant. The grant will fund procurement and installation of biodiesel storage tanks and biodiesel compatible dispensers. If the grant is awarded, the Fleet Service Division's 2024 Adopted Capital Budget will be amended to appropriate the grant funding.
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Authorizing the City of Madison Fleet Division to Apply for and Accept a Cost-Share Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program in the Amount of $294,500.
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WHEREAS, the City of Madison is committed to the ambitious goal of carbon neutral operations by 2030; and
WHEREAS, 100% Wisconsin-made biodiesel eliminates nearly 90% of the carbon dioxide and other harmful emissions of regular diesel; with the added benefit of in-state sourcing of raw, renewable materials such as soybean, and therefore carries a dramatically lower carbon footprint in the transport supply chain, compared to regular diesel; and
WHEREAS, the City of Madison has piloted the use of B100 biodiesel in 17 vehicles since 2022; and
WHEREAS, any expansion of the B100 biodiesel program for the City’s equipment requires permanent fueling infrastructure to meet the demands of the increased use of B100 fuel; and
WHEREAS, the City of Madison Fleet Division is interested in obtaining a cost-share grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture for the purposes of funding the installation of two B100 biodiesel underground storage tanks at existing City-owned fueling facilities; and
WHEREAS, the grant includes funding for the procurement and installation of two 10,000 gallon B100 biodiesel underground storage tanks and three B100 biodiesel compatible dispensers; and
WHEREAS, a resolution guaranteeing acceptance of the funds, should they be awarded to the City, is necessary to apply for this grant; and
WHEREAS, the City of Madison Fleet Division staff attests to the validity and veracity of the statements and representations contained in the grant application; and
WHEREAS, an agreement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture is required to accept the grant funds should they be awarded; and
WHEREAS, the City of Madison Fleet staff will complete all appropriate tasks as required by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to apply for and accept the grant; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the City of Madison Fleet Division is authorized, on behalf of the City, to apply for and accept the U.S. Department of Agriculture Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program grant, and will meet the financial obligations necessary to fully and satisfactorily complete the project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to enter into an agreement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture for the grant, in a format approved by the City Attorney, and that the City Fleet Superintendent is authorized to submit the required documentation to the U.S. Department of Agriculture as required by the grant application.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the City of Madison will comply with all local, state, and federal rules, regulations, and ordinances relating to this project and the cost-share agreement.