SUBJECT
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Consideration to authorize the City Manager to upgrade the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Fueling Station located at 401 Scott, utilizing the existing Maintenance and Upgrade Contract with vendor “Clean Energy” for Laredo Transit Management Inc., El Metro, to support the continued operation and expansion of El Metro’s CNG-Powered Transit Fleet. The total amount of this project is $2,261,229. This project will be funded through the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Grant Tx-04-0055 in the amount of $1,808,983.00 with local match of $452,246.00 80/20. Funding is available in the Transit System Capital Outlay Grant Fund and Transit Sales Tax Fund.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
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BACKGROUND
El Metro currently operates CNG-powered buses as part of its transit fleet. As the agency continues to replace aging vehicles and transition to newer CNG buses, upgrades to the existing fueling infrastructure are necessary to ensure the station can reliably and efficiently support current and future operational needs. These improvements are intended to enhance the station’s reliability, fueling capacity, operation efficiency, and overall functionality.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends City Manager to authorize this upgrade.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2027
Budgeted Y/N?: Y
Source of Funds: TX-04-0055
Account #: 518-5181
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funding it available in the Transit System Capital Outlay Grant Fund and Transit Sales Tax Fund account # 518-5181-585-9301.