R00-132 RESOLUTION NO. R00-/~',~
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING
THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY'S PROGRAM
PROMOTING THE USE OF ALTERNATIVE FUELS IN
VEHICLES; AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE
CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE AND CITY CLERK
TO EXECUTE THE REBATE APPLICATION PACKAGE
ENDORSING THE GOALS OF THE GOLD COAST
CLEAN CITIES COALITION, AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, upon
recommendation of staff, has deemed it to be in the best interests of the citizens
~nd residents of the City to endorse the U.S. Department of Energy's Program to
:~romote the use of alternative fuels in vehicles, and;
WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Energy has instituted a program to
~romote the use of alternative fuels in vehicles, and;
WHEREAS, the Gold Coast Clean Cities Coalition has been established and
:iesignated by the U.S. Department of Energy as a Clean Cities Coalition; and
WHEREAS, the Gold Coast Clean Cities Coalition has adopted the U.S.
Department of Energy goal to put as many alternative fuel vehicles on the road in
the shortest time possible; and
WHEREAS, the regional policy plan for both the South Florida and Treasure
Coast Regional Planning Councils include the goal of improving air quality in their
respective geographic areas which encompasses the Gold Coast; and
WHEREAS, it is prudent to reduce our dependence on imported energy
sources.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, THAT:
Section 1. The City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida
lees hereby authorize and direct the C~y Manager or his designee and City Clerk to
the Rebate Application Package and endorse the goals of the Gold Coast
~an Cities Coalition, Exhibit "A".
Section 2. That all reasonable efforts will be made to identify City of
Boynton Beach fleet vehicles that could be operated on alternatives to gasoline or
Section 3.
the Gold Coast Clean Coalition to assist in
)erating alternatively fueled vehicles.
Section 4. This Resolution shall beCome
That the City of Boynton Beach will request a fleet analysis
determining the feasibility of
effective immediately upon
passage.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this /~ day of September, 2000.
Commissioner
ATTEST:
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Members
Chairman
Richard Krirmman
Regional
Elizabeth Carrera
Julia Cope
Gabino Cuevas
Carolyn A. Dekle
Robert Farmer
Lynn Shatas
A1 Signore
Cynthia Vallo
Legislatlvo
Beryl Burke
State
George Banks
St n Seibert
D; i Struhs
Broward County
James Flood
Wayne Gould
Rick Jensen
Harry Zehender
Miami-Dade County
Mark Collins
Judy Evans
Mark Glaiber
Douglas Yoder
Palm Beach County
Alfred Grasso
Hoyt Owens
Doug Weichman
Federal (ex officio)
David Barram
Carol M. Browner
Bill Richardson
Dear New Clean Cities Stakeholder:
I am writing to invite you to join the Florida Gold Coast Clean Cities
Coalition. We are a voluntary public and private partnership, which is
dedicated to reducing the region's reliance on gasoline and diesel fuels
and improving air quality. We are achieving this through local efforts
in deploying alternative fuel vehicles and building refueling
infrastruclure. Our CoalitiOn began in 1993 and our successes include
increasing alternative fuel vehicles by sixteen percent every year, an
increase in refueling facilities, eight police fleets using alternative fuel
patrol cars, increasing our stakeholders by 50 percent, and sponsoring
the first statewide alternative fuel conference in February of 1999.
If you have any questions regarding the Clean Cities Coalition, I am
available to meet with you at your convenience. In addition, I am
enclosing our brochure on alternative fuels.
There are two groups of members in our Coalition, the Coalition Board
and the Subcommittees. Board members are defined by our by-laws.
Each of the five counties in our coalition has three voting members on
our board. All members may join the various Subcommittees and
participate in our meetings, activities and programs.
To become a member of the coalition just complete the steps below:
Read the current Memorandum of Understanding and Sign the
Addendum to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOL0
establishing the Clean Cities Programs.
Identify your organization's commitments to meeting the goals
and objectives of the Coalition on the attached commitment
chart and complete the AFV survey.
C/O South Florida Regional Planning Council
3440 Hollywood Boulevard, Suite 140
Hollywood, Florida 33021
Local (954) 985-4416, State (800) 985-4416
SunCom 473-4416, FAX (954) 985-4417
Adopt a Resolution endorsing the goals of Florida Gold Coast
Clean Cities Coalition. A sample is enclosed.
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Return items 1, 2 and 3 to: Larry Merritt, Clean Cities
Coordinator, 3440 Hollywood Boulevard, Suite 140, Hollywood,
Florida, 33021.
The Memorandum of Understanding is the written agreement between
the federal, state, regional, and local partners outlining the general
responsibilities of the various organizations. This is not a binding
contract and it does not obligate or commit funds. Rather, it is a good
faith commitment to actively support and promote the goals and plans
of the Clean Cities Coalition.
If you have any questions, please contact me at 954-985-4416.
Sincerely,
Larry Merritt
Clean Cities Coordinatgr
LM:icg
Enclosures
Florida Gold Coast Clean Cities Coalition
Formally Established to Support the Florida Gold Coast Clean Cities Program
Through Governmental and Administrative Mechanisms,
And Provide the link between Program Goals
And the Reality of Industry market Capacities and Needs
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
by and among
A number of local governments
A number of private sector entities
South Florida Regional Planning Council
South Florida Commuter Service
Florida Depar~ient of Community Affairs
Florida Departmept of Environmental Protection
U.S. Depa~tent of Energy
U.S.. Environmental Protection Agency
U.S. General Services Administration
The local governmental, private, regional, State and Federal entities hereby recognize and endorse the
Florida Gold Coast Clean Cities Coalition Making a Renewal Application to the U.S. Depai-taient of
Energy for Re-designation as a Member of the Clean Cities Program.
The purpose of this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is to set forth the agreements, respective
responsibilities, and procedures necessary to carry out the goals of the DOE Clean Cities program which
accelerates the Introduction and expands the use of alternative fuels and alternative fuel vehides.
The signatories under th/s MOU undertake their best effort to achieve the specific goals and objectives set
forth in this document. The responsibilities of participating parties are set forth in Attachment A of this
MOU and the Goals and Objectives are set forth in Attachment B.
Stakeholders as of [anuary 21, 2000
1. Broward County
2. City of Sunrise
3. City of Coral Springs
4..Florida Power and Light Company (private fleet)
5. NUI-City Gas Company of Florida (private flee0
6. City of North Miami
7. City of Coconut Creek
$. City of Lauderhill
9. Town of Bay Harbor Islands
10. South Florida Regional Planning Council
11. South Florida Commuter Services
12. SE District Department of Environmental Protection
13. Departatent of Community Affairs
14. US Postal Service - South Florida District
Florida Gold Coast Clean Cities Coalition
Formally Established to Support the Florida Gold Coast Clean Cities Program
Through Governmental and Administrative Mechanisms,
And Provide the Link Between Program Goals
And the Reality of Industry Market Opacities and Needs
ADDENDUM TO THE JANUARY 2000 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
Signatory Page:
Name of Stakeholder
Date
Attachment A
Florida Gold Coast Clean Cities Coalition
SCHEDULE OF GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The following is a brief schedule of responsibility for each entity partidpating in this Clean Cities
Program. (Abbreviations: AFVs = alternative fuel vehides.)
The Cities and Counties
Install additional refueling stations in cooperation with other fuel providers.
Continue to acquire and operate AFVs in the local government fleet.
Assist in public education activities.
The Private Fleet Operators
Continue to acquire and operate AFVs in the company fleet.
Assist in public education activities.
The Fuel Providers
Provide assistance in public education activities.
Provide information on technical, economic and environmental aspects of AFVs.
Provide public refueling facilities as practicable and appropriate.
The Private Companies
Assist in public education activities.
Provide information on technical, economic and environmental aspects of AFVs.
South Florida Regional Planning Council
Provide staff support to the Florida Gold Coast Clean Cities Coalition.
Provide reports as needed to USDOE.
Collect data on economic, environmental and performance attributes of vehides.
Provide assistance in public education activities.
South Florida Commuter Services
Provide assistance in public education activities.
Florida Department of Commlllli~ Affairs Provide assistance in public education activities.
Provide information on technical, economic and environmental aspects of AFVs.
Act as a catalyst in involving State fleet operation sin the Clean Cities program.
Florida Dep~ent of Environmental Protection Provide assistance in public education activities.
Provide information on technical, economic and environmental aspects of AFVs and the roles played
by alternative fuel vehicles in improving air quality.
Attachment B
Florida Gold Coast Clean Cities Coalition
MISSION, GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
Mission: The Florida Gold Coast Clean Cities Coalition is dedicated to reducing America's energy
dependence on imported oil and improving the environment by promoting the use of
alternative fuel vehicles and creating a sustainable alternative fuels market to support them.
Goal 1: Increasing the acquisition and use of alternative fuel vehides.
Objective 1.1: Continue to increase AFVs in the region by 20 percent each calendar year.
Objective 1.2:
Conduct first annual statewide AFV Conference in 1999 and continue to sponsor
subsequent statewide conferences that introduces interested fleets to current
programs.
Objective 1.3: Support the development of a secondary market for used AFVs.
Goal 2: Developing alternative fuel infrastructure.
Objective 2.1: Increase the use of exiting refueling infrastructure to show viability of AFV
market.
Goal 3: Contributing to economic development through the support of alternative fuel industry.
Objective 3.1: Our long-range objective is to develop the 1-95 Corridor as a dean fuel corridor
by 2005.
Goal 4: Promoting the benefits of using alternative fuel vehides.
Objective 4.1: Identify public meetings, events, and venues that are conducive to delivering the
Clean Cities message by 1999.
Objective 4.2: Continue to support Broward County School District Alternative Fuel, Middle
School program.
Objective 4.3:
Have task force review current communication plan (newsletter, brochures,
display, etc.) for changes to reach private sector fleets with AFV benefits
promotion.
Goal 5: Gaining legislative support and funding for alternative fuel vehide programs.
Objective 5.!: Request legislative changes to use $2.5 million in loan funds for loans and grants.
Objective 5.2: Develop state legislative agenda package in coordination with the Clean Fuel
Florida Coalition.
Objective 5.3: Identify legal and code barriers to private fleets purchasing AFVs.
Attachmen~ A (Continued)
U.S. Department of Energy
Provide resources for project management.
Provide assistance in public education activities.
Assist in analysis of data.
Provide information on technical, economic and environmental aspects of AFVs.
Act as a catalyst in involving other fleet operations, especially the Federal fleet operating in the
Florida Gold Coast area.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Provide resources for project management.
Provide assistance in public education activities.
Provide technical, economic and environmental analytical and informational support on AFVs.
U.S. General Services Administration Assist in 'analysis of data.
Provide technical, economic and environmental analytical and information support on AFVs.
Act as a catalyst in involving other fleet operations, especially the Federal fleet operating in the
Florida Gold Coast area.
Florida Gold Coast Clean Cities Coalition
Stakeholder Commitment Chart and AFV SurveY - 2000
Stakeholder
Organization:
CITY OF
BOYNTON BEACH
Address: PO 310, Boynton
Telephone:(~61) 7h?-6715
Date: Jult 28, 2000
Beach Blvd, Boynton
Fax:(56]) 7~?-6711
Contact Name: ROBERT H. LEE
Beach, Florida 33425
Email: T.~r@ ~ ~. boynton-beach, fl
US
Commitment Chart
Area of Commitment Specific Activity/Objectives and Estimated Timeline
Example 1: Purchase 20 additional CNG vehicles over next five years (see
Vehicles vehicles by year in AFV numbers from survey below)
Example 2: Host and condu, ct refueling training for area fleets by January, 2000.
Public Outreach
Example 3: Complete county fleet survey, record in database, conduct follow-up
Stakeholder Recruiting calls, complete by June, 2000.
Continue to purchase alternative fuel resources
Vehicles each budget year. Goal of 8 units each year.
Additional goal to use Bio-diesel when availabl,
or zn this area.
Public notices Placed LOGO on each vehicle stating;
ALTERNATIVE FUEL VEHICLE
on
Alternative Fuel Vehicle Numbers
1. What is the total number of AFVs in your agency/company in 2000?
Total: - 9- (Specify the breakout by fuel below):
Other: s~ry
CNG LNG Propane(LPG) Electric Ethanol Biodiesel
Light Duty - 4-
Heavy Duty - 5-
Of the light duty vehicles reported, how many are: Taxis? - 0- Police Cruisers? - 0-
Of the heavy duty vehicles reported, how many are: School Buses? - 0- Transit Buses? - 0-
2. What do you expect the total number of AFVs in your agency/company in 20017
Total - 19- (I~r°vide your best estimate of the breakout by fuel below):
Other:'
CNG LNG Propane(LPG) Electric Ethanol Biodiesel
Light Duty
Heavy Duty 4-p lanned
3. What do you expect the total number of AFVs in your agency/company in 2002?
Total - 2 5 - (provide your best estimate of the breakout by fuel below):
· Other: s~iry
CNG LNG Propane(LPG) Electric Ethanol Biodiesel
Light Duty - 3-
Heavy Duty = 3 =
4. What do you expect the total number of AFVs in your agency/company in 2003?
Total - 3 0- (provide your best estimate of the breakout by fuel below):
Other: s~
CNG LNG propane(LPG) Electric Ethanol Biodiesel
Light Duty - 2-
Heavy Duty - 3 -
5. What do yOu expect the total number of AFVs in your agency/company in 2004?
Total -35 - (provide your best estimate of the breakout by fuel below):
Other: srndty
CNG LNG Propane(LPG) Electric Ethanol Biodiesel
Light Duty ~ 2-
Heavy Duty .. - 3 =
6. What do you expect the total number of AFVs in your agency/company in 2005?
Total -a 0 -, (provide your best estimate of the breakout by fuel below):
Other:
CNG LNG Propane(LPG) Electric Ethanol Biodiesel
Light Duty - 2-
Heavy Duty .': - 3 =
% of operation on LPG - projections at this point are to operate at
manufactures recommended schedule - 60% LPG / 40% Gasoline
Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Sites
7. How many AFV refueling sites are in operation or planned by your
agency/:ompany?
Other: Sp~fy
CNG LNG Propane(LPG) Electric Ethanol Biodiesel
2000 (existing) ,
2001 (planned) - 1 -
2002 (planned)
2003 (planned)
2004 (planned)
2005 (planned)
Please send a list of existing refueling site addresses.
NOTE: Count ethanol flexible-fuel vehicles acquired because they have the capability to use
ethanol - not those acquired by owners unaware of their capabilities and who never
intend to use ethanol.
Please return completed report to:
Larry Merritt
Clean Cities Program
South Florida Regional Planning Council
3440 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 140 :
Hollywooa~ FL 33021
E-mail: merrittl~_~sfrpc, com
Fax: 954-985-4416
Phone: 954-985-4416
]~[emb~F$ May 5, 2000
Chat~
Richard Krinzman
Regional
Elizabeth Carrera
Julia Cope
Gabino Cuevas
Carolyn A, Dekle
Robert Farmer
Lynn Shatas
Al Signore
Cynthia Vallo
Legislative
Beryl Burke
State
Sampey
Seibert
Struhs
Mr. Robert H. Lee
Fleet Manager
City of Boynton Beach
PO Box 310
Boynton Beach, Florida 33435
RE: AFV Rebate Applications
Dear Mr. Lee:
Thank you for submitting applications for our alternative fuel vehicle rebates. In order to
process your applications for two bi-fuel propane Ford F-250 trucks, I need the following
items:
1. Signed copies of the Rebate Applications, and
2. Completed copy of the new stakeholder's packet (enclosed). In order to process the
rebates ! need the signed "Addendum to the January 2000 Memorandum of
Understanding" and the "Stakeholder's Commitment Chart and AFV Survey".
Since the Resolution may take additional time to schedule with your City
Commission, it can be submitted after the above items.
Broward County
James Flood
Wayne Gould
Rick Jensen
Harry Zehender
Miami-Dade County
Mark Collins
Judy Evans
Mark Glaiber
Douglas Yoder
Palm Beach Gounty
Alfred Grasso
Hoyt Owens
Doug Weichman
Federal [ex omcio}
David Barram
Carol M. Browner
Bill Richardson
In addition to the above items, I am interested in what percent of time these trucks will be
oPerated on propane. Please provide an estimate of propane use by these trucks. This
information may be identified on the "Stakeholders Commitment Chart", if you wish. Please
be aware that the commitment chart and the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding
is not a binding contract. Rather, it is a good faith commitment to actively support and
promote the goals of the Clean Cities Coalition. With the intent of the City to ~purchase five
alternative fuel vehicles this year, it appears Boynton Beach is already doing this. Therefore,
I encourage you and your staff to become more involved in our Coalition efforts.
Once I receive the above information, I will recommend approval of your applications and
begin processing the rebate requests. Please call me if you have any questions, (954) 985-
441.6.
a~rry M~~
Coordinator
LM:icg
Enclosure
C/O South .Horida Regional Planning Council--
3440 Hollywood Boulevard, Suite 140
Hollywood, Florida 33021
Local 1954) 985-4416, State (800) 985-4416
SunCom 473-4416, FAX (954j 985-4417
SAMPLE DRAFT
RESOLUTION #2000-XX
WHEREAS, the U.S. Depaxhxtent of Energy has instituted a program to promote the use
of alternative fuels in vehides; and
WHEREAS, the Gold Coast Clean Cities Coalition has been established and designated
by the U.S. Department of Energy as a Clean Cities Coalition; and
WHEREAS, the Gold Coast Clean Cities Coahtion has adopted the U.S. Depax~ent of
Energy goal to put as many alternative fuel vehicles on the road in the shortest time possible; and
WHEREAS, the regional policy plan for both the South Florida and Treasure Coast
Regional Planning Councils indude the goal of improving air quality in their respective
geographic areas which encompasses the Gold Coast; and
WHEREAS, it is prudent to reduce our dependence on imported energy sources.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
, MEETING IN REGULAR SESSION IN
FLORIDA:
(COUNTY/CITY/TOWN) oF
coUNTY,
Section l. That the (County/City/Town) of
endorses the goals of the Gold Coast Clean ,Cities Coalition.
Section2. That all reasonable efforts will be made to identify
(municipal/county) fleet vehides that could be operated on alternatives to gasoline or diesel.
Section 3. That the (County/City/Town) will request a fleet analysis from
the Gold Coast Clean Cities Coalition to assist in determining the feasibility of operating
alternatively fueled vehides.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE (COUNTY/CITY/TOWN) COMMISSION OF THE
(NAME OF COUNTY/CITY/TOWN) THIS DAY OF , 2000.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk