Fiscal Note
The proposed resolution allows Madison Gas and Electric Company to install and operate electric vehicle charging stations at the Wilson Street Garage. The City does not receive revenue from this arrangement. Additionally, no City appropriation is required.
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Authorizing the execution of agreements and associated easements with Madison Gas and Electric Company relating to the installation, operation, maintenance and repair of electric vehicle charging stations at the Wilson Street Garage.
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WHEREAS, Madison Gas and Electric Company desires to install, and after such installation own, operate, maintain, repair, remove, upgrade and reinstall electric vehicle charging stations and related facilities (“Charging Stations”) in the City of Madison (“City”), including on City-owned property; and,
WHEREAS, the City is committed to sustainable and renewable energy policies and the installation of Charging Stations in the City, and the use thereof by plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles, is in the public’s interest as it will help reducing oil dependence and greenhouse gas emissions; and,
WHEREAS, the Charging Stations will be available for use by residents and visitors of the City; and
WHEREAS, the City’s Wilson Street Garage is readily assessable to the public, can accommodate Charging Stations, and placement of Charging Stations at these locations will aid the success of the City’s goal of sustainable and renewable energy policies.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Common Council finds that it is in the City’s and the public’s interest to support Madison Gas and Electric Company’s request by providing Madison Gas and Electric Company with dedicated locations in the Wilson Street Garage for the installation, operation, maintenance and repair of electric vehicle charging stations and related facilities; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to enter into agreements and associated easements with Madison Gas and Electric Company relating to the installation, operation, maintenance and repair of Charting Stations at the City’s Wilson Street Garage; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the agreements shall be for an initial period of ten (10) years, with one (1) year renewals, and the terms and conditions thereof shall be consistent with the agreement attached hereto and incorporated herein; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the locations of the Charging Stations and any associated easements or distribution facilities shall be as generally depicted on Exhibit C to the charging station agreement, with final approval of actual Charging Stations to be made by the Parking Utility Manager.