Fiscal Note
Fiscal note pending
Title
Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to Execute an Agreement with Madison Gas & Electric (MGE) relating to electricity rates for electric bus charging.
Body
WHEREAS, Madison Gas and Electric Company was authorized by the Public Service Commission to offer services under Electric Vehicle Fleet Pilot 1 effective January 1, 2022; and,
WHEREAS, the City is committed to sustainable and renewable energy policies and the use of electric vehicles is in the public’s interest as it will help reduce oil dependence and greenhouse gas emissions; and,
WHEREAS, Madison Metro staff have analyzed energy use data and believe that entering into such an agreement will result in significant savings for the City of Madison.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Common Council finds that it is in the City’s and the public’s interest to contract with Madison Gas and Electric Company for electric vehicle charging rates at Metro,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to enter into an agreement and sign related documentation in a form approved by the City Attorney with Madison Gas and Electric Company for the purpose of setting rates and conditions for charging Madison Metro electric buses for a term up of to 5 years.