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Consider authorizing staff to apply for the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality On-Road2 Grant funded by the Volkswagen Diesel Emissions Environmental Mitigation Trust
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INITIATOR: Cynthia Williams, Internal Auditor and Grants Coordinator
STAFF INFORMATION SOURCE: Cynthia Williams, Internal Auditor and Grants Coordinator
BACKGROUND: The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality is solicitating applications for the On-Road2 grant program funded by the Volkswagen Diesel Emissions Environmental Mitigation Trust to subsidize (100% reimbursement) the replacement or repower of eligible on-road vehicles. Qualifying vehicles are class 4-7 medium and large diesel trucks built between 1992 and 2009. The goal of the program is to reduce nitrogen oxide emissions from older vehicles by using new diesel or alternative fueled vehicles.
EXHIBIT: Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality On-Road2 application
KEY ISSUES: This is an opportunity to fund the replacement of older, heavy vehicles. The deadline to apply is September 30, 2024.
FUNDING SOURCE: REVRB Rolling Stock Fund Balance
STAFF RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION: Authorizing staff to apply for the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality On-Road2 Grant funded by the Volkswagen Diesel Emissions Environmental Mitigation Trust