RES 2014-01 Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2014-01
AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ACCEPT A GRANT OF $5,000.00
FROM THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA ENERGY OFFICE
PROVIDING FUNDING FROM STATE ENERGY PROGRAM
TO BE UTILIZED IN PURCHASING A
2010 HYDROGEN FUEL CELL TRANSIT BUS
WHEREAS, the City has previously applied to the State of South
Carolina/South Carolina Energy Office for a grant being provided to reduce energy use in
the State by implementing training programs to increase energy efficiency and the use of
renewable energy; and,
Whereas, the City will utilize the $5,000.00 grant for costs related to the
purchase of a 2010 Van Hool A330L hydrogen fuel cell powered bus; and,
Whereas, the City is agreeable to providing demonstrations and education on
alternative fuel vehicles technology required to qualify for said grant.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Council of
the City of North Augusta, South Carolina, have determined the following:
1. That it is in the best interest of the City that the City accept the $5,000.00 grant being
offered to the City from the South Carolina Energy Office to offset a portion of the cost
related to the purchase by the City of a 2010 Van Hool A330L hydrogen fuel cell
powered bus.
2. That the requirements of the grant, related to the purchase of the bus and the providing
of demonstrations and education in alternative fuel vehicles technology by the City, are
reasonable and the City is capable of complying with such requirements.
3. That the City Administrator is specifically authorized to execute any and all documents
required by the South Carolina Energy Office for the purpose of accepting such grant.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA,ON THIS id DAY OF JANUARY,2014.
Lark W. Jones, Mayor
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