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Real Estate and Asset Management
Requested Action (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval for the Board of Commissioners, on behalf of the Fulton County Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, to provide a letter of support for inclusion with the City of Atlanta’s Federal Highway Administration Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Grant application. (APPROVED)
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Requirement for Board Action (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
In accordance with Fulton County Code § 1-117, the Board of Commissioners has exclusive jurisdiction and control to exercise such powers as are granted by law or are indispensable to their jurisdiction over county matters.
Strategic Priority Area related to this item (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
Open and Responsible Government
Commission Districts Affected
All Districts ☐
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Is this a purchasing item?
No
Summary & Background
The City of Atlanta’s Office of Sustainability and Resilience contacted DREAM’s Energy and Sustainability Manager regarding the County’s interest in offering a letter or support for the City’s pending Federal Highway Administration grant application that, if approved, would result in funding being allocated for the installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations throughout the City of Atlanta. Because Fulton County operates twenty (20) libraries within the City of Atlanta, depending on the grant funds awarded, there is the potential for the City partnering with Fulton County to install EV charging stations at County libraries located within the City of Atlanta because both the City and the County as both entities share a commitment to improving access to EV charging stations.
Scope of Work: The Department of Real Estate and Asset Management recommends approval to provide a letter of support for the City of Atlanta’s Federal Highway Administration Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Grant application. The grant will fund electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at sites across Atlanta, thereby facilitating the transition to zero emission vehicles. In addition to reducing vehicle-related emissions, the funding will target low-income, disadvantaged, and underserved communities. If funded, Atlanta is considering installing EV charging stations at Fulton County libraries within the City. If funded, the Department of Real Estate and Asset Management will work with the City to determine the most appropriate library locations and how the partnership will work. The Department of Real Estate and Asset Management would bring a partnership agreement or intergovernmental agreement to the Board of Commissioners for its consideration before moving forward.
Community Impact: If funded, this grant will provide public EV charging stations throughout the City of Atlanta. If funded, this City of Atlanta project has the potential to support the Board’s October 2022 resolution that all County facilities should have charging stations, where feasible.
Department Recommendation: The Department of Real Estate and Asset Management recommends approval to provide a letter of support for the City of Atlanta’s Federal Highway Administration Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Grant application.
Project Implications: If the grant is funded, Fulton County has the opportunity to have electric vehicle charging stations at Fulton County library locations within the City of Atlanta.
Community Issues/Concerns: None identified
Department Issues/Concerns: None identified
EXHIBITS ATTACHED
Exhibit 1: Letter of Support
CONTACT INFORMATION
Joseph Davis, Director, Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, 404-861-7163