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BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: December 15,1998
Action Agenda
Item # 5
SUBJECT: Endorsement of the Town of Carrboro's resolution and effort to obtain "Mobile
Source Emissions Reduction Grant" funding
DEPARTMENT: County Manager
ATTACHMENT(S):
Draft letter
Carrboro Resolution
Grant application package
PUBLIC HEARING: Yes No
BUDGET AMENDMENT: Yes No
INFORMATION CONTACT:
Commissioner Steve HaMotis, ext. 2125
TELEPHONE NUMBERS:
Hillsborough
- 732 -8181
Durham
- 688 -7331
Mebane
- 227 -2031
Chapel Hill
- 967- 9251/968 -4501
PURPOSE: To present, for BOCC review, comment, revision and adoption, a letter supporting
the efforts of the Town of Carrboro to obtain grant funding from the NC Department of
Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) for the purpose of obtaining and converting
two Town vehicles to electric power.
BACKGROUND: Citizens of Orange County, as well as elected officials of the Town of Carrboro
and staff of the Orange County and Chapel Hill - Carrboro school systems, have
expressed an strong interest in initiating local programs to help improve air quality
by promoting the use of alternative fuel vehicles. Alternative fuel vehicles are
generally considered to be those which use compressed natural gas (CNG) or
which are powered by electric batteries. The Air Quality Division of NC DENR
awards grants each year to local governments which propose to participate in
programs that show promise in the effort to improve air quality. Programs that
involve the conversion of vehicles or vehicle fleets to alternative fuels or that
otherwise evaluate or promote the use of alternative fuel vehicles in some way can
qualify for grant funding. The Board of Aldermen have passed a resolution
authorizing the Town to submit a grant request to fund the acquisition and
conversion of two Town vehicles to electric power. The Orange County and
Chapel Hill- Carrboro school systems propose to participate in the effort by
implementing a plan to create a hands -on education component to the actual
mechanical conversion process.
RECOMMENDATION: The Manager recommends that the Board sign the attached letter.
Alice M. Gordon, Chair
Stephen H. Ha/kiods, Vice Chair
Margaret W. Bro""
Moses Carey, Jr.
Barry Jacobs
Orange County Commissioners
P. O.. Box 8181
200 S Cameron Street
Hillsborough, NC 2 72 78
December 15, 1998
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Mobile Source Emissions Reduction Grants
Go Ms. Shelley Miller
Division of Air Quality, Mobile Sources Compliance Branch
P. O. Box 29580
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626 -0580
Dear Ms. Miller.
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Please be advised that the Orange County Board of Commissioners endorses the
attached resolution from the Town of Carrboro in its quest for funding from the "Mobile
Source Emissions Reduction Grants" administered by the North Carolina
Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Division of Air Quality.
County Commissioner Stephen H. Halkiotis has volunteered his time to work with the
planning committee that includes representatives from the Town of Carrboro, a teacher
in the Chapel Hill- Carrboro School System, Orange County citizens concerned about
air quality issues in the Triangle area, and Ms. Lynn Moody, Director of Workforce
Development for the Orange County School System.
Possible locations for the training component of this hands on conversion of gasoline
powered vehicles to electric power include the Carrboro Public Works facility, the
Orange County Public Works facility, and other appropriate repair and welding facilities
on the campus of Orange High School in Hillsborough. Future training could also take
place at the newly established Skills Development Center sponsored by Orange County
Government and located in the heart of downtown Chapel Hill.
The Orange County Commissioners are keenly aware of the need to improve air quality
throughout the Triangle area and the need to reduce air pollution from the constantly
increasing number of gasoline powered automobiles and trucks. We must all work
together to educate our citizenry with respect to the value of "alternative fueled
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December 15, 1998
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vehicles" and this opportunity to teach high school students throughout Orange County
a mechanical conversion process that is directly related to improving air quality and
improving the quality of life here for all citizens appears to be well worth the effort.
Sincerely,
Alice M. Gordon, Chair Stephen H. Halkiotis, Vice -chair
Margaret W. Brown
Barry Jacobs
Moses Carey, Jr.
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TOWN OF CARRBORO
NORTH CAROLINA
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The following resolution was introduced by Alderman Hilliard Caldwell and duly seconded
by Alderman Allen Spalt.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF CARRBORO
TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR FUNDING FROM THE NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES, DIVISION OF
AIR QUALITY TO OBTAIN AND CONVERT TWO (2) TOWN VEHICLES
TO ELECTRIC POWER
Resolution No. 18/97 -98
WHEREAS, the Town of Carrboro understands the need to improve air quality
and reduce air pollution from cars and other motor vehicles; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Carrboro seeks to raise public consciousness of the
value of alternative fueled vehicles.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE TOWN OF
CARRBORO RESOLVES:
Section 1. The Board bf Aldermen hereby directs Town staff to submit a grant
application to the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources,
Division of Air Quality for furi&g to convert two (2) town vehicles to electric power.
Section 2. This resolution shall become effective upon adoption.
The foregoing resolution having been submitted to -a vote, received the following vote and
was duly adopted this 6th day of January, 1998:
Ayes: Hank Anderson, Hilliard Caldwell, Diana.McDuffee, Jacquelyn Gist, Allen Spalt,
Alex Zaffron
Noes: None
Absent or Excused: Michael Nelson
301 WEST MAIN STREET- CARRSORO, NC 27510 - 19191 942.8541 - FAX 19191 968 -7737 - TDD (919) 968 -7717
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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To: North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural
Resources (DENR), Division of Air Quality
From: Town of Carrboro
Contact Persons: Larry Gibson, Assistant Town Manager
(919) 968 -7701
Pete White, Fleet Maintenance Supervisor
(919) 968 -7720
Project
The Town of Carrboro seeks $38,750 from DENR to convert two (2) lightweight Town
vehicles from combustion engine to electric motor. These converted vehicles would
improve air quality and reduce the Town's vehicle maintenance costs. Our 1998 funding
request addresses the first stage of a multiyear proposal, laying the foundation for public
awareness and acceptance of EV's. The Town hopes that future stages will reduce the
number of cars on uptown streets.
Background
Violation of clean air standards in North Carolina and across the United States over the
past thirty (30) years is blamed primarily upon an automobile - driven, industrialized
society. To respond to-this problem, Federal and private funds are becoming
increasingly available. The 1998 DENR grant is one such program, seeking proposals
for alternative - fueled velucles�t8 reduce air pollution from motor vehicles and help
maintain the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for carbon monoxide and ozone.
Our request represents such a pftosal.
The Town of Camboro, on the western edge of the Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill
metropolitan area is rapidly expanding in population- a population which is averaging
more than one vehicle per resident. With 14,881 people in 4.25 square miles, Carrboro
represents the most densely populated city in North Carolina. The increased exhaust
pollution (carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, volatile organic compounds) crowded roads,
traffic congestion, plus the high cost of purchasing and maintaining service vehicles to
operate the Town is stressing the community's citizens and government
Currently, the Town fleet contains sixty -seven (67) vehicles including garbage trucks, fire
pumpers, police cars and a number of police department hand -me -downs used as
administration pool cars. Carrboro's fleet covers a corporate limits stretching 4.3 miles
North and South and 2.8 miles East and West with maintenance and repair of the fleet
costing the Town $121,000 in 1996. EV's should help to reduce these costs.
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Step 1- 1998- Conversion of Two Town Vehicles from combustion ennine to
electric motors
We propose a conversion of two light- weight Town vehicles from combustion engines to
electric motors, painted and labeled so that they are easily identified by the public. Since
this is a Town project, the public will be aware of the goals, efforts, and achievements
throughout the Project from reports at public Board meetings covered by the press and
cable TV. Bob Zickefoose of the Advanced Energy Corporation will be chief instructor
to Pete White, head of fleet maintenance for the Town, and others. People experienced
in EV conversion will assist. They will work in the Fleet Maintenance Garage for 40
hours of instruction over a period of six months to convert the first vehicle. Following
this, Pete White will direct the conversion of the second vehicle using consultant
assistance, if needed.
Step 2 -1999- Publicizing EV Conversion
a. Instruction in EV Conversion
Teachers in Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Orange County who want to learn the process will
be included. " Matt Hamlett at Orange High in Hillsborough and David Ronco at Durham
Tech are already involved in helping to plan the project. When Orange County's Skills
Development Center in Chapel Bill is remodeled next year, Durham Tech will be
responsible for automotive instruction, including EV's.
b. Increasing Public Away 6R' of EV's
The Project will produce a fives ute introductory video on conversion of internal
combustion engines to electric' motors, available upon request.
The Project will clearly show the public and the media how easily EV's operate, plus the
economic and environmental advantages for short - distance commuters. It should provide
incentive for starting new businesses that convert small older gasoline- powered vehicles to
electric, saving money and saving the air.
Time Line
1. March 1998- Select and Prepare Vehicles
(a) small pickup truck for Public Works
(b) small vehicle for the fleet pool
2. March to September 1998- Convert Vehicle One to EV with training of
Pete White, two other town mechanics, and volunteers.
3. September 1998- Paint Vehicle One
4. September 1998 to March 1999- Convert and paint Second Vehicle
5 March of 1998 to March 1999- Prepare video(s)
6. March of 1998 to March 1999- Present Quarterly Progress Reports to Board of
Aldermen
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PROJECT BUDGET
Date for Project to Begin: March 1998
$ 20,000 $ 18,750
Total Grant Request $ 38,750
The Town of Carrboro encourages participation by minority and female -owned businesses
in all Town projects and activities.
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Vehicle One
Vehicle Two
Parts and Materials
$
10,000
$
10,000
Vehicle Preparation
$
13,000
$
1,000
Labor
$
4,000'
$
4,000
(200 hours of labor for
mechanics and painters)
Technical Assistance
$
2,500
$
1,250
(Bob Zickefoose)
Editing of Video
$
500
$
500
(see in -kind contributions)
Administrative Expenses
500
$
500
(mailings, audit/financial1
Contingency
$
1,500
$
1,500
$ 20,000 $ 18,750
Total Grant Request $ 38,750
The Town of Carrboro encourages participation by minority and female -owned businesses
in all Town projects and activities.
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PROJECT SELECTION CRITERIA
1. Matching In -kind Contributions:
The Town's role in the Project will be to:
provide fleet garage space for the EV conversions;
• demonstrate the use of EV's to the regional community; and
respond to requests for information from other Towns. $ dollar value
undetermined
We are committed to seeking matching funds from public and private sources to augment
this grant. Following are the in -kind contributions we expect:
• Instruction /consultants: Duke Power
(to be confirmed) $ 2,500
• Donation of small truck and small car suitable for conversion 2,000
• Work assistance: Matt Hamlett (Orange High);
David Ronco (Durham Tech); Joe Capowski (Electrical
Engineer serving on tlu%Chapel Hill Town Council) 2,500
• Grant Proposal and Services,_ 500
• Preparation of video (see budget for
editing and final production of video(s)) 2,500
M Town will prepare informational videos for various audiences
if sufcient volunteer time is available.
$ 10,000+
2. Degree of actual emission reduction:
EV's, which have no exhaust or tailpipe, reduce emissions by 100 percent. The current
average combustion engine emissions for the Town fleet are:
Hydrocarbons 25 ^5 parts per million; Carbon monoxide percentage 12.6 %
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3. Assessment of benefit for North Carolina:
As elected officials, the Carrboro Mayor and Board of Aldermen are responsible for the
health and economic welfare of our community. This grant gives us an opportunity to
show the benefits of EV conversion as an efficient, fiscally and environmentally sound
step toward improving air quality.
• EV's, with no tailpipe emission or tailpipe odor, are very quiet when in operation.
The quality of the air in which they are used is preserved;
• Maintenance costs are low: no oil changes or tune -ups are necessary and plugging into
a recharger at-night costs less than one -half what gasoline would cost,
• EV's are energy efficient: they convert two times as much energy into power as
internal combustion engines (which turn less than 35 percent of the energy in the
gasoline fuel into usable power.)
I Permanent benefit to North Carolina:
As the twentieth century closes, the general public has not fully grasped the full results
of a century of burning fossil fuels and internal combustion engines. The legacy of
Pollution. environmental degradation and poor air quality demands a response. This
Project will raise the consciousness of our Town, region and State - calling attention to the
Problem and to one small community's efforts to.prepare for'anew century.
• Sponsored by the Town, this project will be highly visible to the public, removing the
mystery of EV's. We hope that citizens will be encouraged to convert their own
smaller vehicles, further in bIsing air quality;
• EV conversions offer North Carolinians an alternative to polluting, gasoline fueled
engines.
5. Broadness of applicability to North Carolina:
Carrboro is a highly visible part of the Research Triangle- the area within North Carolina
most heavily covered by television and the press.
• This Project would serve as a model for other towns across the state, showing how to
replace combustion engines, recycle small older vehicles, and convert to an EV. In
addition to its air quality benefits, it makes good economic sense.
• The Project would also serve as an educational process to increase public awareness
statewide of the environmental need for, and the operation of, EV's.
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G_. Low Cost/High Benefit:
Rapid urbanization and increased numbers of gasoline engines have degraded our air
quality and demand new transportation initiatives by local and state government.
The Project seeks the most economically sound approach available to us for our Town
fleet at. the present time.
The cost of new EV's is quite high due to their limited production levels. Conversion of
suitable older vehicles will become increasingly affordable when demand reduces the
Price of parts. Conversion provides a cost - effective alternative to scrapping otherwise
sound vehicles with bad engines. Conversion can be accomplished by "shade tree,
backyard mechanics" with limited instruction and resources.
7. Potential for high total benefits in North Carolina:
The benefits of the Project for North Carolina include:
• EV's which serve as "mobile billboards" operated by Town staff, calling the public's
attention to them;
government leading byex MIe- a demonstration project creating the potential for
large scale acceptance of EV's;
• the recycling of vehicles by conversion which extends their practical life, thereby
reducing the volume of solid waste;
• a reduction in the use and disposal of petroleum products- EV motors do not use oil,
thereby eliminating leaks or spills of -petroleum products onto parking lots and
highways, which become runoff into rivers and streams.
S. Length of Project:
Step One of this proposal is to obtain two vehicles for the Town's fleet and convert them
to EV's. It should be possible to complete the conversions, publicize, and teach the
process well within a one -year time frame.
Vision for the Future:
In the near future, we would like to explore the feasibility of an uptown EV shuttle
running between Main Street in Carrboro and Franklin Street in Chapel Hill, the business
districts and most congested streets in the two towns. Public buses owned and operated
by Chapel Hill operate in Carrboro, but riders are more than 80 percent UNC students
commuting to the campus. The general public continues to drive one - occupant vehicles
which crowd the streets and require space for parking, making it increasingly more
difficult to shop uptown, to eat, to attend functions or go to UNC. Our goal is to bring
about a joint effort between the Towns of Chapel Hill and Carrboro, business interests,
environmentalists, the University, and DENR to establish an uptown EV shuttle. It will
reduce the number of vehicles on our city streets, improve business, and help improve the
air.
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9. Sunnort and participation of affected parties:
The feasibility of the Project was determined by a group of concerned citizens, people
experienced in EV conversions, Town staff familiar with the use of vehicles for Town
services, and by the Mayor and Carrboro Board members.
The Project has generated enthusiasm from all involved parties.
10. Public Perception:
State Senator Ellie Kinnaird, former Mayor of Carrboro- "This project reaffirms
Carrboro's long commitment to environmental progress. We are -proud to again be
leaders in environmental protection."
State Senator Howard Lee, Chapel Hill "It is extremely exciting. I've been pushing
North Carolina for years to convert State vehicles to alternative fuels. I see this Project
setting the tone which might encourage other government units to step forward early and
demonstrate the value of such conversions."
Performance Automobile Agency Chevrolet Sales Manager Scott Rossi - "Great idea!
I have been watching new legislation by the government on the manufacture of better
emission systems in new vehicles.' ' Conversion by Carrboro helps the public learn."
Carrboro Mechanics:
Auto Logic. Gene Sull- "Sounds like a great idea! I don't know much about it. The
Town's interest helps to maktlaftibre commercially viable- manufacturers should pay
attention.
Automation. Tim Matthews- "I've personally been working on this idea for years - from
internal combustion to electric- but, it cost too much for me personally. I would like to
know how- I'll help."
Al's Garage. Al- "Electric doesn't work. Electric is not going to pull it off. Its more
practical to use hybrid."
Butler's. Mr. Butler- "Great idea, cuts down on pollution. Yes, I might like to be
involved, learn how to do it"
F & F. Cleve- "Don't know much about it. Sounds like a fairy tale. GM are the
smartest people in the world and they don't have one going well yet. I'd have to see it to
believe it May help!"
Chapel Hill Tire. Todd Ward- "Good idea! Like to see how it works. Have a test run.
good idea."
Orange County Commissioners Chair Margaret Brown- "It is an excellent idea
whose time should have come years ago. I think its very important that Carrboro's
initiative should be followed with everything that the County can do to finther this
proposal."
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Chapel Hill Town Council member and EPA official Julie Andreson- "Terrific idea!
I'd like to see a major revolution in the kind of cars we drive. I'd like to see everybody
drive an electric vehicle to work.
Chapel Hill Town Council member Joyce Brown- "Electric vehicles are a positive step
toward moving us in the direction of renewable energies. Conversion to EV's is
important because of the ability to eventually convert to photo - voltaic recharge, a
renewable energy source."
Sierra Club, Greg Gangi- "I think the project is marvelous. It is a good example of
where we might be going in the future."
Sierra Club, Trish Rafalow- "Love it. I want one."
Greens Club member and community activist, Mark Marcoplos- "I know about
EV's. They are the wave of the future. We will watch as Carrboro institutes its EV
project and know that its going to be a national trend. This puts us ahead of that
movement."
Mayor of Carrboro Mike Nelson- "It is a really exciting project The sort of thing that
Carrboro can do and do well.'
Carrboro Board of Aldermen member and Executive Director of Pesticide Education
and Agricultural Resources Allen Spalt- "Conversions will allow us to start working on
our own vehicles again."
Triangle Land Conservancy, Livy Ludington- "We are all aware that as traffic
increases in this area, our air qu' i y is rapidly deteriorating. Carrboro's commitment to
protect the environment is demonstrated by this project"
The Chapel Hill News
Sunday, December 28, 1997
Carrboro
in driver's
seat with
electricity
Want proposal asks state
w money to convert two town'
ebicles to electric power.
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rd Writer
CARRBORO — Marty Mandell's
fkeam of converting two town vehicles
iaxri gasoline to electric • power in 1998
ax -coed to have blown a tire two weeks
go after the Board of Aldermen declined
t sign on to a grant proposal requesting
We funds for the project.
The board was generally enthusiastic
bout the project, which . sought funds
diii a •'giant pittiiiri administered by
ie N.C. Deparitnent of Environment and
atur it Resources. But Mandell'$ iW -her
d1dagtiea had had to draw up the get
oposal in a terrific hurry to meet both
e Dec...31: grant deadline and the Board
Aldermen's Dec. 16 meeting;. which
could be the last time it had a chance to
>osider the idea before the deadline.
At that meeting, the board decided. the
ugh -draft proposal simply wasn't com-
de and detailed enough to put its name
MMnddell's dream appeared to be dead
tthe shoulther.
Ent flat tines can be fixed, and
mdeWs plan is back on the road. The
ENR extended the grant application
adline until Jan. 7. The Board of
Mermen "meets again on Jan. 6. Mandell
1 company have been working fever -
irp to get the grant proposal tuned up
rime to make both dates.
rve seen the completed proposal, and
Irk it looks good," said Carrboro
Vor Mike Nelson, who will be on a trip
Cuba when the board meets to conshd-
he plan: "I wish I was going to be here,
muse I'd vote for it, and I hope the
!d supports it.
"I wouldn't characterize what we did
before.as.a .rejection of the.i4ea. We just
sent it back to "be _rewoiked: That's -been
done, and !,think it's a real exciting pro-
ject. It's the kind. of thing - Carrboro can
take on and do weu: - !
The proposal, which would be
made in the name of the town,
seeks $38,5(10 in funds 'from the
Mobile Source Emission Reduction
grant program, which disburses
money to groups and individuals
exploring innovative ways of
reducing vehicle emissions. The
money would be used to convert
two vehicles — a light pickup truck
for use by the town's public works
department and a hatchback car as
part of the town's pool of vehicles
-r from gasoline to electric power.
Mandell said each car will take
six months and from $5,000 to
$10,000 to convert. The rest of the
grant funds will to' associated-
costs such as labor, administration
and technical assistance. -
NIt won't. cost the town a
penny," ; she said. "All town
employee costs will come out . of
the grant. I think our budget will
more than cover the total cost of
the project. It's a project all of .us
can endorse. It.seems like a lot of
money, but in the long run it will
save money, and it will help pre-
- serve the environment. .
'"Phis is the wave of the future,
and it would be wonderful for
Carrboro to lead the way."
Mandell said Bob Zickefoose of 1
i the Advanced Energy Corporation
in.Raleigh would serve as instructor
and head mechanic, guiding a
group of local mechanics and inter-
ested participants through the
process. The first two cam, she said,
would serve as pilot projects, to
teach other people and communities
how to make similar conversions.
"We have several goals," she
said. "The immediate goal is for
the town to do these first two vehi-
cles as a sort of demonstration pro-
ject. We'll do it and teach other
people how to do it. Then there's a
long -term vision of running an
electric shuttle bus, maybe from i
Carrboro Plaza through the two
business . districts and out to
Eastgate or Lowe's. The towns j
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would benefit. The businesses
would benefit. The environment
would benefit. "
The DENR began the grant ro-
gram in 1993 and first awarded
funds in 1995. About $1.8 million
has been granted to various individ-
uals .and groups throughout the
state, and the program anticipates
distributing about $450,000 in 1998.
For 1998, Mandell said, the grant
committee said it would focus on
Projects that explore alternative
fuel use, increase public awarenes
and encourage the reduction o
vehicle miles traveled.
1 think we hit all three:' Mandell
said. "it suits us perfectly. I think it's
a wonderful idea that should have a
lot of support in this community."
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MOBILE SOURCE EMISSIONS
REDUCTION GRANTS
APPLICATION PACKAGE
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF AIR QUALITY
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MOBILE SOURCE EMISSIONS REDUCTION GRANTS
INTRODUCTION
This Application Package outlines /describes the process of applying for grant monies to be utilized
in conducting on or off road mobile source related emissions reduction projects in North Carolina.
This package contains information on the background of the project, as well as information on the
application process and selection procedure in awarding Mobile Source Emission Reduction Grants.
BACKGROUND
In 1993, the North Carolina General Assembly passed House Bill 681 which provided that certain
portions of those taxes on the sale of gasoline in North Carolina be used to fund portions of the North
Carolina Air Quality Program beginning on January 1, 1995. The Department of Environment and
Natural Resources formed an Ad -Hoc Fuel Tax Committee to assist in determining how to best utilize
the revenues generated from the gasoline tax. This committee is composed of representatives from
.` environmental protection groups, private_industry, and various city, county and state agencies.
Funding is provided by 1/64 of a cent of fuel tax monies, which amounts to approximately $800,000
available for projects each year. Grants will be awarded by the Department of Environment and
Natural Resources Air Quality Program with the assistance of a Grant Review Committee.
SOLICITATION OF PROPOSALS
Through this guidance, the North Carolina Air Quality Program invites government agencies, private
organizations, businesses or individuals to submit proposals for Mobile Source Emissions Reduction
Grants. The goal is to award funds to projects that maximize efforts to preserve and enhance air
quality across the state of North Carolina through the reduction of mobile source emissions.
The project criteria and selection.process are outlined on the following pages. Interested parties
should submit detailed proposal(s) by December 31, 1998. Please contact Ms. Shelley Miller at (919)
715 -7220 if you need further guidance or have questions pertaining to procedures.
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HOW TO APPLY FOR A GRANT
REQUIREMENTS OF PROJECT APPLICATION
Applicants must comply with all appropriate North Carolina State Laws and apply in writing to the
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Division of Air Quality.
Applications must be in letter form, EIGHT pages or less, and include a brief background of the
applicant along with the name and mailing address of the contact person. The enclosed application
cover sheet must be completed and serve as the first page of all proposals. The following minimum
requirements will apply to all projects.
The project must emphasize mobile source emissions reduction by concentrating on volatile organic
compounds (VOCs), and nitrogen oxides (NOx) reductions. The Grant Review Committee has
decided to focus the grant disbursement in three areas for the 1999 grant year: alternative fueled
vehicles and fueling infrastructures; public awareness and outreach programs; and programs to reduce
vehicle miles traveled (VMT'). Partnerships between private and public entities are specifically
encouraged (such as several small commercial fleets teaming up with an alternative fuel provider to
establish a commercial alternative fuel fleet and infrastructure). All proposals should also exhibit a
long -term commitment to making the project and the resulting air quality improvements an ongoing
effort.
The applicant must include a detailed description of the proposed project. An itemized listing of the
total amount of funds requested must be included, as well as a listing of any other sources of monies.
In addition, a funding/milestone schedule for project outputs will be necessary in order to allocate
funds over the life of the project. Upon request, a presentation/demonstration of the proposed project
will be given to the committee. The composition of the proposal must match the following Project
Selection Criteria, used in considering candidate projects for funding.
Protect Selection Criteria
1) Degree of matching or in -kind funds expected for the project
2) Ratio of implementation and actual emission reduction to planning
3) Assessment of benefit for the proposed project in North Carolina
4) Permanence of benefit in North Carolina
5) Broadness of applicability of results in North Carolina
6) Low cost/high benefit of the project
7) Project's potential for high total benefits in North Carolina
8) Overall length of the project (preference for two years or less)
9) Degree of support /participation from affected parties
10) Public perception of appropriateness of selected projects
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There will be an optional pre - proposal conference to clarify any questions about the grant process
or project eligibility. This will be an excellent opportunity to discuss your project with Grant
Review Committee Members, Division of Air Quality staff and other grant applicants. This
conference will be held Tuesday, December 1, 1998 from 1 -4pm in the Parker Lincoln Building
Room IA 224 (see attached map and directions).
WHERE TO APPLY FOR GRANT(s)
Submit application(s) to the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources,
Division of Air Quality.
Mail applications to:
Ms. Shelley Miller
Division of Air Quality, Mobile Sources Compliance Branch
P.O. Box 29580
Raleigh, NC 27626 -0580
PROJECT SELECTION PROCESS
Proposals should be submitted to the above address no later than December 31, 1998.
Preliminary review of applications begins in January 1999 with selections being made starting in
February 1999. The following schedule will be observed in the selection process.
Proposal submittal deadline ..................... ......:........ .... ... . ...... . December 31, 1998
Committee review and project consideration. .................. o ........ January 1999
Grant award(s) begins .......................... ............................... February 1999
For more information please visit our website at:
http://www.state.ne-us/Offices/Technical/Mobile/grants-haiU
or contact:
Ms. Shelley Miller
Division of Air Quality, Mobile Sources Compliance Branch
P.O. Box 29580
Raleigh, NC 27626 -0580
Phone: (919) 715 -7220
Fax: (919) 733 -1812
E -Mail: shelley _miller @aq.enr. state.nc.us
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Mobile Source Emissions Reduction Grant
Application Cover Sheet
Project Title:
Project Coordinator:
Address:
City:
Telephone:
Email:
County:
Alternate Contact Person/Telephone:
Amount Requested: $
FAX:
Zip:
Amount of Matching Funds: Capital $ In -kind $
Project Summary:
Please attach this page to the front of your proposal. Thank you.
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Directions to the Parker Lincoln Building in Raleigh, NC
From Points East of Raleigh: Take I-40 West to exit 301. Take 440 North (the beldine) to
exit 11. Take Capital Boulevard North to the second light. Turn right at the light onto
Westinghouse Blvd. The Parker Lincoln Building is on the right. Visitor parking is located in
the front and back of the building.
from Points West of Raleigh: Take I-40 East to exit 289. Follow Wade Avenue to 440 (the
beldine) /US 1 North. Take US 1 North to exit 11. Take Capital Boulevard North to the
second light. Turn right at the light onto Westinghouse Blvd. The Parker Lincoln Building is
on the right. Visitor parking is located in the front and back of the building.
Room IA 224 is located in the Environmental Health section down the left
hall upon entering the front of the building.
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RESOLUTION 98/99
BY
ORANGE COUNTY
WHEREAS, in North Carolina the Lead Regional Organizations, as voluntary
organizations serving municipal and county governments, have established productive
working relationships with the cities and counties across the state; and
WHEREAS, the General Assembly continued to recognize this need through
the appropriation of $864,270 to help the Lead Regional Organizations assist local
governments with grant applications, economic development, community development,
and to support local industrial development activities and other activities as deemed
appropriate by their local governments; and
WHEREAS, these funds are not intended to be used for payment of members'
dues or assessments to Lead Regional Organization or to supplant funds appropriated
by the member governments; and
WHEREAS, in the event that a request is not made by a unit of government for
release of these funds to our Regional Council, the available funds will revert to the
State's General Funds; and
WHEREAS, in Region J funds in the amount of $48,015 will be used to carry
out the economic development plan approved by the COG Board of Delegates and
especially to improve the economy of the counties and towns of the Region by
strengthening ties to, and consequently, the benefits of the Research Triangle Park.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that ORANGE COUNTY requests the
release of its $6880.62 share of these funds to the _Triangle J Council of Governments
at the earliest possible time in accordance with the provisions of section � /
16..5 of Senate
Bill -352, the 1997 ratified budget bill. Adopted this �(S�4 day of -�GC��Y ,, , 1999 at
by:
01-� i � 4 (signature)
Chief Elected Official
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Alice M. Cordon, Chair
Stephen H. Halkiotis, Vice Chair
Margaret W. Brom
Moses Carey, Jr.
Barry Jacobs
Orange County Commissioners
P. O. Box 8181
200 S Cameron Street
Hillsborough, NC 2 72 78
December 15, 1998
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Mobile Source Emissions Reduction Grants
Go Ms. Shelley Miller
Division of Air Quality, Mobile Sources Compliance Branch
P. O. Box 29580
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626 -0580
Dear Ms. Miller.
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Please be advised that the Orange County Board of Commissioners endorses the
attached resolution from the Town of Carrboro in its quest for funding from the "Mobile
Source Emissions Reduction Grants" administered by the North Carolina
Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Division of Air Quality.
County Commissioner Stephen H. Halkiotis has volunteered his time to work with the
planning committee that includes representatives from the Town of Carrboro, a teacher
in the Chapel Hill - Carrboro School System, Orange County citizens concerned about
air quality issues in the Triangle area, and Ms. Lynn Moody, Director of Workforce
Development for the Orange County School System.
Possible locations for the training component of this hands on conversion of gasoline
powered vehicles to electric power include the Carrboro Public Works facility, the
Orange County Public Works facility, and other appropriate repair and welding facilities
on the campus of Orange High School in Hillsborough. Future training could also take
place at the newly established Skills Development Center sponsored by Orange County
Government and located in the heart of downtown Chapel Hill.
The Orange County Commissioners are keenly aware of the need to improve air quality
throughout the Triangle area and the need to reduce air pollution from the constantly
increasing number of gasoline powered automobiles and trucks. We must all work
together to educate our citizenry with respect to the value of "alternative fueled
You Count In Orange County
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December 15, 1998
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vehicles" and this opportunity to teach high school students throughout Orange County
a mechanical conversion process that is directly related to improving air quality and
improving the quality of life here for all citizens appears to be well worth the effort.
Sincerely,
Alice M. Gordon, Chair Stephen H. Halkiotis, Vice -chair
- iavdt W. Brown
Moses Carey, Jr.
TOWN OF CARRBORO
NORTH CAROLINA
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The following resolution was introduced by Alderman Milliard Caldwell and duly seconded
by Alderman Allen Spalt.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF CARRBORO
TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR FUNDING FROM THE NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES, DIVISION OF
AIR QUALITY TO OBTAIN AND CONVERT TWO (2) TOWN VEHICLES
TO ELECTRIC POWER
Resolution No. 18/97 -98
WHEREAS, the Town of Canboro understands the need to improve air quality
and reduce air pollution from cars and other motor vehicles; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Canboro seeks to raise public consciousness of the
value of alternative fueled vehicles.
NOW, REFORE, THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE TOWN OF
CARRBORO RESOLVES:
Section 1. The Board bf Aldermen hereby directs Town staff to submit a grant
application to the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources,
Division of Air Quality for fud g to convert two (2) town vehicles to electric power.
Section 2. This resolution shall become effective upon adoption.
The foregoing resolution having been submitted to -a vote, received the following vote and
was duly adopted this 6th day of January, 1998:
Ayes: Hank Anderson, Hilliard Caldwell, Diana McDuffee, Jacquelyn Gist, Allen Spalt,
Alex Zaffron
Noes: None
Absent or Excused: Mchael Nelson
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