HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2026-89, Authorizing a Local Climate Action Grant from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency for an Electric Vehicle Charger at Commons Park
Resolution No. 2026-89
Resolution 2026-89 Authorizing a Local Climate Action Grant from the Minnesota
Pollution Control Agency for an Electric Vehicle Charger at Commons Park
Whereas, the City of Fridley (City)’s Energy Action Plan (the Plan) lists electric vehicles as a focus
area due to their decreased emissions of greenhouse gas emissions as compared to ; and
Whereas, the Plan directs the City to identify opportunities for electric vehicle charging in City-
owned facilities; and
Whereas, conduit for an Electric Vehicle Charging Station was installed within the parking lot at
Commons Park during its reconstruction; and
Whereas, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) offered Local Climate Action Grant for
projects that reduce a local jurisdiction’s contributions to climate change; and
Whereas, the City applied for and received a grant of $13,506.67 towards the purchase of an
electric vehicle charger to be installed at Moore Lake Park; and
Whereas, the grant requires a match of $6,303.33 which the City has allocated in the approved
Capital Investment Program.
Now, therefore be it resolved, that the City Council of the City of Fridley hereby agrees to the
terms and conditions of the grant agreement and authorizes the proper city officers to execute
the grant agreement, any amendments thereto with the MPCA concerning the above-referenced
grant, and contracts needed for the successful implementation of the project.
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Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Fridley this 24 day of August, 2026.
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David Ostwald – Mayor
Attest:
Melissa Moore – City Clerk