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Shakopee City Council
May 16, 2023
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| | | | | | | | | FROM: | Michael Kerski, Planning/Development Director | | TO: | Mayor and Council Members |
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| | | | | | | | Subject:
U.S. Department of Transportation’s Charging and Fuel Infrastructure Discretionary Grant | | |
| | | | | | | | Policy/Action Requested:
Adopt Resolution R2023-061, approving an application to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Charging and Fuel Infrastructure Discretionary grant. | | |
| | | | | | | | Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution R2023-061. | | |
| | | | | | | | Discussion:
U.S. Department of Transportation’s Charging and Fuel Infrastructure Discretionary grant offers funding to purchase and install Direct-Current Fast Charging (DCFC) electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, often called Level 3, fast charging, or supercharging stations.
The grant funding would provide funds to purchase three DCFC charging stations and installation, placing one near the U.S. Hwy 169 and Brickyard Road (CR69) intersection, one at Quarry Park, and one at Mystic Lake Casino. The city will partner with Shakopee Public Utilities, Xcel Energy, and Minnesota Valley Electric Coop for installation at each location. | | |
| | | | | | | | Budget Impact:
The grant request minimum is $500,000 with a 20% match required. The match will be paid for out of the EDA budget and will be approximately $100,000. | | |
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