Title
Authorization to Execute Agreements with Arizona Public Service and Grant Related Easements for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations at 150 S. 12th St. (Ordinance S-49145)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute agreements with Arizona Public Service and grant related easements for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at the Fire Administration building located at 150 S.12th St.
Report
Summary
Arizona Public Service (APS) is conducting an Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Pilot Program (Program) for installation of EV charging stations to assess EV consumer purchasing and the use of EV charging stations. The program will be in place for five years and may be terminated at any time by APS. Upon termination, the City may elect to take ownership of, or have APS remove, the EV charging stations.
At no cost to the City, APS will design, construct, and install all necessary infrastructure and charging stations. APS will install six EV chargers at the Fire Administration building located at 150 S.12th St., and will provide semi-annual inspections, testing and firmware upgrades on the equipment. The City is responsible for weekly safety inspections to keep the charging stations clear and free of debris.
The City may be required to grant easements or licenses for infrastructure related to the installation and operation of the EV charging stations. If the City elects to take ownership of the EV charging stations, APS will transfer title to the City.
Contract Term
The agreement term will be for five years.
Financial Impact
There is no financial impact to the City.
Location
150 S. 12th St.
Council District: 8
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Lori Bays, Deputy City Manager Karen Peters, the Office of Sustainability, and the Fire and Finance departments.