Title
Authorization to Execute Agreements with Arizona Public Service and Grant Related Easements for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations at 305 W. Washington and 324 and 424 W. Adams Streets (Ordinance S-47777)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute agreements with Arizona Public Service and grant related easements for electric vehicle charging stations at 305 W. Washington and 324 and 424 W. Adams streets.
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 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 8 EV chargers in the parking garage at 305 W. Washington St. and 5 EV chargers in the parking garage at 324 and 424 W. Adams St. APS will provide semi-annual inspections, testing and firmware upgrades. 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
305 W. Washington Street
324 W. Adams Street
424 W. Adams Street
Council District: 7
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Karen Peters and the Public Works and Finance departments.