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Tropical Storm Chantal Response & Recovery
PURPOSE: This agenda item provides an update on the Town's response before, during and after the tropical storm, its financial impact on the Town's budget, and plans for EV/Hybrid vehicle replacements and EV chargers
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Department
DEPARTMENT: Town Manager's Office
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Council Direction
COUNCIL DIRECTION:
_X__ Race/Equity __X__ Climate __X__ Comprehensive Plan ____Other
Council Direction Statement
Municipal Operations, Chapter 10 of the Comprehensive Plan, calls for financial accountability throughout the organization and to make financial information available to decision-makers on a regular and timely basis. It also includes initiatives to provide hazard response in accordance with industry best practices to ensure Carrboro remains a safe place to live, work and play.
The Community Action Climate Plan and the Comprehensive Plan both call for the Town to reduce municipal greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 80% by 2030. Fleet operations represent a significant source of these emissions, and a strategic transition to electric and hybrid vehicles is essential for meeting this target. This will also contribute to local air quality improvement and positively impact human health.
The Comprehensive Plan was developed with the foundational themes of race and equity and climate action. Chapter 10: Municipal Operations, recommends reducing greenhouse gas emissions due to municipal fleet operations. One strategy mentioned is to replace internal combustion vehicles with electric vehicles.
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Information
INFORMATION:
This informational item provides a review of the Town's response to Tropical Storm Chantal, financial implications and anticipated electric vehicle replacements and EV charging installation.
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Fiscal and Staff Impact
FISCAL IMPACT:
Please see attached. There is no immediate budget impact associated with this item. A budget amendment request, including to receive and ...
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