Staff recommends accepting the $25,500 grant award from DEQ Montana Energy Office for the purpose of installing 3 dual electric car charging stations; two dual stations installed at the Wells Fargo Drive Through area attached to Park 2 and one installed at 1050 N. 29th St. located within the Hospital Corridor.

The City of Billings Parking Division has submitted a grant application to the DEQ Montana Energy Office in the amount of $25,500 to offset the cost to install three dual electric car charging stations. Providing electric car charging stations allows for the city to better accommodate the public who use this type of transportation.  

City Council may:

• Approve, or; Disapprove these grant funds.

Approximate amount for completed project:  $39,087.  (One time cost to the Parking Division: $13,587.  DEQ Grant amount:  $25,500).  Ongoing charges:  minimal cost for use of electricity and upkeep of the charging stations.  Meters will also be installed at these locations charging an amount of $2.50 per hour to help defer operational costs.  Acceptance of this grant award would help balance out the cost to the City Parking Division.