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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg 2024-04-01 Item 5G - Grant Acceptance - WA State Electric Vehicle Charging Program for $46,000COUNCIL AGENDA SYNOPSIS Initials Meeting Date Prepared by Mayor's review Council review 04/01/24 JR ITEM INFORMATION ITEM No. 5.G. STAFF SPONSOR: CATRIEN DE BOER ORIGINAL AGENDA DATE: 04/01/24 AGENDA ITEM TITLE Electric Vehicle Charging Stations: Fleets/Facilities and Justice Center Department of Commerce WA State Electric Vehicle Charging Program (WAEVCP) CATEGORY ❑ Discussion Mtg Date II Motion Mtg Date 04/01/24 ❑ Resolution Mtg Date ❑ Ordinance Mtg Date ❑ Bid Award Mtg Date ❑ Public Hearing Mtg Date ❑ Other Mtg Date SPONSOR ❑Council ❑Mayor HR DCD ❑Finance Fire TS P&R ❑Police 11PJV ❑Court SPONSOR'S In December 2023, staff applied for a Commerce grant to fund the installation of EV SUMMARY chargers at our City facilities. On February 28th, 2024, staff were notified that two sites, Fleet/Facilities campus and the Justice Center were selected for funding. These grant awards will cover the procurement and installation of the two Level 2 chargers at each site. Council is being asked to accept a WAEVCP grant administered by the Department of Commerce in the amount of $46,000. REVIEWED BY 0 ❑ Trans&infrastructure I I CommunitySvs/Safety ❑ Finance Comm. ❑ Planning/Economic Dev. LTAC ❑ Arts Comm. ❑ Parks Comm. ❑ Planning Comm. DATE: 03/25/24 COMMITTEE CHAIR: ARMEN PAPYAN RECOMMENDATIONS: SPONsoR/ADMIN. Public Works Department COMMITTEE Unanimous Approval; Forward to Regular Consent Agenda Meeting COST IMPACT / FUND SOURCE EXPENDTTURE REQUIRED AMOUNT BUDGETED APPROPRIATION REQUIRED $46,000 $0.00 $0.00 Fund Source: GRANT Comments: No City Match MTG. DATE RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION 04/01/24 MTG. DATE ATTACHMENTS 04/01/24 Informational Memorandum dated 03/22/24 Award letter and EV Charging Basics Fact Sheet Minutes from Transportation and Infrastructure Committee meeting of 03/25/24 129 130 City of Tukwila Public Works Department - Hari Ponnekanti, Director/City Engineer Thomas McLeod, Mayor INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM TO: Transportation and Infrastructure Services Committee FROM: Hari Ponnekanti, Public Works Director/ City Engineer BY: Catrien de Boer, Grant Analyst CC: Mayor Thomas McLeod DATE: March 22, 2024 SUBJECT: Electric Vehicle Charging Stations: Fleets/Facilities and Justice Center Department of Commerce WA State Electric Vehicle Charging Program (WAEVCP) ISSUE Accept a grant award from the Department of Commerce (Commerce) Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Program for $23,000 for the Fleet/Facilities Campus and $23,000 for the Justice Center. This award will fund the installation of two, Level 2 charging stations at each site. BACKGROUND In Fall 2024, the Department of Commerce released a grant program offering more than $64 million to public agencies, multifamily housing developments, and tribal organizations to install EV chargers. With a movement towards electric vehicles, staff began to meet with Commerce representatives to discuss this opportunity. DISCUSSION In December 2023, staff applied for a Commerce grant to fund the installation of EV chargers at our City facilities. On February 28th, 2024, staff were notified that the Fleet/Facilities campus and the Justice Center (two of the sites included in the application) were selected for funding. These grant awards will cover the procurement and installation of the two Level 2 chargers at each site. When the Justice Center was built, the project team made provisions for future EV charging at the site which this project will compliment. Each City facility was scored on its own merits, with the Fleet/Facilities building and the Justice Center rising to the top of the list and being selected for funding. These two sites are considered "Workplaces", meaning the EV chargers will be behind a secure gate and will be available for employee and City vehicle use. The City does not currently have electric vehicles, but will consider adding them to the fleet once the charging infrastructure is in place. The Fleet/Facilities campus and the Justice Center are only eligible for Level 2 chargers, which is standard for most workplace charging. Staff will continue to work through the site -specific details of the site and will provide further update when we are ready to award a contract. FINANCIAL IMPACT The City has been awarded $23,000 for the Fleets/Facilities building and $23,000 for the Justice Center. There is no local City match. Project Location Grant Award Amount Fleets/Facilities Building $23,000 Justice Center $23,000 Total $46,000 RECOMMENDATION Council is being asked to accept a WAEVCP grant administered by the Department of Commerce in the amount of $46,000 and consider this item on the Consent Agenda at the April 1st, 2024 Regular Council Meeting. Attachment: Award letter and EV Charging Basics Fact Sheet 131 132 DocuSign Envelope ID: FA9OCCBF-63D9-4B2A-B7FD-05518AE3A511 STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE 1011 Plum Street SE • PO Box 42525 • Olympia, Washington 98504-2525 • (360) 725-4000 www.commerce.wa.gov March 1, 2024 CITY OF TUKWILA 6200 Southcenter Blvd Tukwila, WA 98188 Re: Contingent award of the Washington State Electric Vehicle Charging Program (WAEVCP) Grant Dear Thomas McLeod, Congratulations! This letter confirms that CITY OF TUKWILA has been selected for a conditional award from the Washington State Electric Vehicle Charging Program. Please refer to the attached list of sites approved for a conditional award. If a site is not listed, it was not funded in this round. All awards are subject to Commerce's spending authority as authorized by the legislature. If additional funding is authorized in the ongoing 2024 legislative session, Commerce may make additional awards. Please check the attached list of sites to ensure you want to accept the award for all sites. If you would like to accept a partial award (for example, for only a portion of the awarded sites), please notify your contract manager (listed below) at your earliest convenience. In light of the contingent nature of this grant, we require a counter -signature below by an authorized CITY OF TUKWILA official. CITY OF TUKWILA, including its directors, employees and agents, agree to make no public statements regarding this award until the Grant Agreement is executed, unless Commerce provides prior consent. If the awardee wishes to accept funding for only some of the listed sites, please contact your contract manager (listed below) to discuss. Next Steps: • Please sign the award letter by March 15, 2024. If you will be unable to return the letter by this date, please get in touch with your contract manager (listed below) as soon as possible. • Stay tuned for a New Awardee Webinar. We will send a registration link after the award letter has been signed. Attendance is required by at least one representative. • After your award letter is signed, you will be required to complete an intake form to kick off the contracting process. This form will verify details of your application, such as site control, site location, ports, eligible project costs, and more as outlined in the program implementation manual. Any inconsistencies found during verification that affect fund eligibility may result in a change to the award amount. Contracts will be processed in the order that completed pre -contract information is received. Please remember all funding is on a reimbursement basis and no costs chargeable to the award may be incurred before executing a contract. 133 DocuSign Envelope ID: FA9OCCBF-63D9-4B2A-B7FD-05518AE3A511 STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE 1011 Plum Street SE • PO Box 42525 • Olympia, Washington 98504-2525 • (360) 725-4000 www.commerce.wa.gov Tatum Holestine will be your contract manager. Please do not hesitate to contact them at EVCharginq(a�commerce.wa.gov for assistance. We look forward to partnering with you on your project! Commerce looks forward to working with you and your team on this important project. Sincerely. �DocuSigned by: GreAa, 7BBCBF83E1 F34AE... Jenrnier �rwe Managing Director Accepted on behalf of CITY OF TUKWILA: Signature: Title: Date: 134 irk Washington State WASHINGTON STATE g. IC VEHICLE 44 Commerce CHARGING PROGRAM EV Charging Basics Learn more about different charging options for electric vehicles (EVs), plus where you can find rebates to help cover purchase and installation costs. EV Charger Types EV chargers are classified into three categories: Level 1, Level 2 and direct current (DC) fast chargers. EV chargers are classified into three categories: Level 1, Level 2 and direct current (DC) fast chargers. Important differences include: • Input voltage. This is how much power a charger requires to operate and is expressed in volts. • Power output. This is how much power a charger can generate and is expressed in kilowatts (kW). • Charging speed. This is the number of miles added to the EV's battery per hour of charging and depends on the charger's power output. Equipment and installation cost. While basic EV chargers are inexpensive and can be plugged into a standard outlet, others have higher upfront equipment prices and must be installed professionally by an electric vehicle service provider (EVSP). • EV power intake. Depending on your EV, the power output pulled from a charger (in kW) may be limited by how much the EV's battery can withstand. Check your vehicle's specifications to know which charging level your vehicle can use. Numerous manufacturers produce EV chargers, with a variety of products, price points, applications and functionality. Because of these differences, it is important to choose an EV charger that fits your intended use and budget. Direct Current Fast Charging Lightning fast charging for businesses and short-term parking How fast is DC fast charging? Depending on the EV, DC fast chargers can currently produce a 10-80% charge for a 300-mile range battery in approximately 20 minutes (-540 miles of electric drive per hour of charging). ligrilli... DC Fast Testa DC Fast CHAdeMO What is the input voltage for a DC fast charger? Currently available DC fast chargers require inputs of at least 480 volts and 100 amps, but newer chargers are capable of up to 1000 volt and 500 amps (up to 360 kW). 135 How much do DC fast chargers cost? A CALeVIP Cost Data analysis found that the unit cost per charger for rebate recipients ranged from a minimum of $18,000 to a maximum of $72,500. The mean and median unit cost per charger was $29,135 and $23,000, respectively. In addition to higher equipment costs, DC fast charger installations require a commercial electrician from the initial planning phase due to the electrical load and wiring requirements. Is a DC fast charger the right EV charger for me? DC fast chargers are the highest -powered EV chargers on the market. They often are used as range extenders along major travel corridors for long-distance trips and in urban environments to support drivers without home charging or very high mileage drivers. At current charging speeds, they are ideal for places where a person would spend 30 minutes to an hour, such as restaurants, recreational areas and shopping centers. It is important to note that not every EV model is capable of DC fast charging, and therefore, they cannot be used by every EV driver. Further, DC fast chargers have multiple standards for connectors, whereas there is only one common standard for Level 1 and 2 charging (SAE J1772). DC fast chargers have three types of connectors: CHAdeMO, CCS and Tesla, though CCS is increasingly becoming the industry standard. Level 2 Chargers An intermediate solution for residential and some commercial settings How fast is Level 2 charging? A Level 2 charger can currently produce a full charge for a 300-mile range battery in about 6-8 hours and is perfect for destination and overnight charging. What is the input voltage of a Level 2 charger? Level 2 chargers typically require 220V or 240V service. What is the power output of a Level 2 charger? Level 2 chargers are available with a variety of power outputs from 3 kW to 19 kW, which can sometimes be adjusted. How much do Level 2 chargers cost? CALeVIP Cost Data show that rebate recipients reported average L2 equipment costs ranging from $685 to $6,626 per connector. The mean and median were $2,976 and $2,884 per connector, respectively. Is a Level 2 charger the right EV charger for me? Level 2 chargers are typical solutions for residential and commercial/workplace settings. Most offer higher power output than Level 1 chargers and have additional functionality. Non -networked vs. networked chargers In general, Level 2 chargers are distinguished between non -networked chargers and networked chargers. Networked chargers have advanced capabilities, such as charge scheduling, load management and demand response. They are more common in commercial/workplace settings where payments are required or at multiunit dwellings (MUDs) where the property's electricity bill is shared by multiple residents. They may be designed for indoor or outdoor use (e.g., NEMA 3R, NEMA 6P, NEMA 4x rated). Some models of networked chargers also can limit charging to certain hours, which allows the operator to maximize a time - of -use (TOU) electricity rate structure and only allow charging when electricity is the cheapest (usually sometime between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m.). This type of control also increases the likelihood of participating in utility demand response programs. 136 Some of the enhanced features of a networked Level 2 charger include remote access/control via Wi-Fi or cellular connection, access control/ability to accept multiple forms of payment, load balancing across multiple chargers and more. Additionally, California will soon begin allowing the use of submeters already embedded within networked chargers to bill electricity use. For more information on submetering, visit the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) website. Non -networked Level 2 chargers are used both in single-family residences and MUDs. They may be designed for indoor or outdoor use (e.g., NEMA 3R, NEMA 6P, NEMA 4x rated). Non -networked Level 2 chargers are useful for installations at MUDs or commercial sites that are powered by the residents' or tenants' subpanels. In this case, any electricity used by the chargers will be charged to the individual's electricity bill, thus eliminating the need to separately meter the chargers. Further, when electrical capacity is available, non -networked Level 2 chargers are useful for site hosts that need higher power than Level 1 charging but do not have a large budget. Level 1 Chargers A cost-efficient choice for some apartments, condos and workplaces How fast is Level 1 charging? A Level 1 charger is estimated to deliver 3.5 to 6.5 miles of range per hour of charging. This type of charging takes the longest and is used primarily as an additional, emergency or backup charging solution and for people who can use the charger overnight. Level 1 chargers are not eligible for CALeVIP rebates. What is the input voltage of a Level 1 charger? Level 1 charging uses a standard 110V or 120V outlet, enabling EV drivers to use them almost anywhere. What is the power output of a Level 1 charger? Level 1 charging power output varies is typically between 1-2 kW of continuous power — approximately the same amount of power as your microwave! How much do Level 1 chargers cost? Most EVs come with a manufacturer -branded Level 1 cord set. There are a few third -party manufacturers of Level 1 chargers, most of which are designed for residential use and cost an average of $596 to $813 per charger, according to the International Council on Clean Transportation. Is a Level 1 charger the right EV charger for me? Level 1 charging can be a viable solution in multiunit dwellings (MUDs), like apartment complexes or condominiums, and some workplaces. In MUD settings, most Level 1 charging is conducted from existing 110V or 120V outlets in the parking lot or personal garages/carports of residents. When new charging installations are planned, a higher output 220V or 240V circuit is often more cost-effective as it offers greater charging capacity for an equivalent installed price. CSITII (CI-092023 138 City of Tukwila City Council Transportation & Infrastructure Services Committee Meeting Minutes March 25, 2024, 5:30 p.m. - Hybrid Meeting; Duwamish Conference Room & MS Teams Councilmembers Present: Armen Papyan, Chair; Dennis Martinez, Hannah Hedrick Staff Present: Hari Ponnekanti, Catrien de Boer, Seong Kim, Brandon Miles, Adib Altallal, Griffin Lerner, Bryan Still, Cyndy Knighton, Kim Walden, David DeGroot, Joshua Hopkins, Colleen Minion Chair Papyan called the meeting to order. I. BUSINESS AGENDA The original Item H was considered as the first item of business. A. Grant Acceptance: Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Staff is seeking approval to accept $46,000 from the Department of Commerce Electric Vehicle Charging Program to install Level 2 charging stations at the Justice Center and the *Fleet/Facilities campus. Item(s) for follow-up: Return to committee with logistical plan. Committee Recommendation Unanimous approval. Forward to April 1, 2024 Regular Consent Agenda. B. Grant Application: South King County Transportation Demand Management Staff is seeking approval to apply for federal funding via Puget Sound Regional Council for regional TDM programming and services. Committee Recommendation Unanimous approval. C. Grant Application: Transportation Demand Management Program Staff is seeking approval to apply for a WSDOT Regional Mobility grant in a 4-year amount of $832,000 to continue providing TDM services in Tukwila and South King County. Committee Recommendation Unanimous approval. D. Purchase Authorization: 83 LED King Lumineers for Tukwila International Boulevard Staff is seeking approval to purchase 83 LED conversion kits in the amount of $104,176.62 from ARPA funds to enhance street lighting on TIB. Committee Recommendation Unanimous approval. Forward to April 1, 2024 Regular Consent Agenda. 139