Resolution No. 2024-134, Approving a Grant Agreement with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency for the Electric Landscaping Equipment Campaign
Resolution No. 2024-134
Approving a Grant Agreement with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency for the
Electric Landscaping Equipment Campaign
Whereas, the City of Fridley’s (City) Energy Action Plan directs the City to demonstrate City
leadership in reducing energy use in City facilities; and
Whereas, the City’s Energy Action Plan directs the City to update maintenance schedules to
prioritize energy efficient equipment; and
Whereas, the City’s Energy Action Plan directs the City to conduct outreach campaigns to raise
awareness about electric vehicles; and
Whereas, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency made funding available through the Local
Climate Action grant program for actions reducing greenhouse gas emissions included in a
climate action plan; and
Whereas, the City applied for and received $12,230 to support the purchase of an electric lawn
mower for use in routine mowing operations and an associated outreach campaign on the benefit
of electric landscaping equipment.
Now, therefore be it resolved, that the City Council of the City of Fridley hereby approves the
grant agreement with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency for the Electric Landscaping
Equipment Campaign and directs staff to 1) execute the grant agreement on behalf of the City of
Fridley, 2) develop and execute all project documents and perform acquisition needed to
complete the project in accordance with City policy.
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Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Fridley this 14 day of October, 2024.
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Scott J. Lund – Mayor
Attest:
Melissa Moore – City Clerk