Title
Resolution Approving License Agreement with Brightfield Transportation Solutions for the Installation of an Electric Vehicle Charging Station
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Department: Transportation
Council District: 3
Public Hearing: N/A
Advertising Date/By: N/A
Contact 1 and Phone: Adam Fischer 373-2861
Contact 2 and Phone: Stephen Carter 333-6879
PURPOSE:
Brightfield Transportation Solutions approached the Transportation department about a public-private partnership that would allow an electric vehicle (EV) charging station with solar panels to be constructed in a City parking lot. The attached resolution needs to be approved to authorize the City Manager to enter into this agreement and allow the construction of the charging station.
BACKGROUND:
Brightfield Transportation Solutions is a company located in Asheville, NC with the mission of designing and deploying durable solar-integrated electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure and advancing the EV market development. Brightfield approached the Transportation department about a public-private partnership that would allow the construction of a solar powered EV charging station to be constructed in a City parking lot. After reviewing the options, the preferred location was the Elm-Greene parking lot.
If approved, Brightfield will construct a shelter with solar panels that will cover two, Level 2 EV charging stations. There will also be a DC fast charger placed at this location. The license agreement would allow for a 10-year partnership over which time Brightfield will be responsible for all maintenance and power costs associated with the charging station. Brightfield will pay the City $1 per year to be located in the City lot.
Currently, there are no public EV charging stations in the downtown area. This charging station will create 8-10 parking spaces (depending upon layout) that would have access to the chargers. During the first 2 years of the agreement, parking spaces adjacent to the cha...
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