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OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER <br /> No. <br /> August 7, 2023 <br /> TO: Lisa Gregory, Mayor Pro Tem and City Council Members <br /> FROM: Scot Wrighton, City Manager <br /> Jon Kindseth, Deputy City Manager <br /> Lacie Elzy, Transportation Services Director <br /> SUBJECT: Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Professional Services Agreement for <br /> the Electric Vehicle Readiness Plan between CDM Smith and the City of Decatur. <br /> RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by staff that this item be approved, and <br /> the contract executed with CDM Smith. <br /> BACKGROUND: The City of Decatur has been awarded an IDOT planning grant to <br /> develop an Electric Vehicle Readiness Plan(EVRP). The EV plan will serve as a <br /> technical resource to the City, providing analysis on current and anticipated future <br /> conditions; anticipated gaps in EV charging and other barriers to electrification; best <br /> practices for local governments in planning, zoning,permitting, and site design; and <br /> implementation strategies to address gaps and barriers. <br /> The EV Plan will also serve as a policy document to the City in establishing its role in the <br /> emerging area of EV charging and provide guidance on implementation actions for the <br /> City to fill that role after the completion of the plan. The Decatur region is well-suited to <br /> accommodate electric vehicle infrastructure; through engagement with diverse <br /> stakeholders regarding their recommended implementation, the EV readiness plan will <br /> encourage business retention and relocation to Decatur. <br /> CDM Smith has ample experience in implementing electronic vehicle readiness planning <br /> and were scored as the most qualified to develop our EVRP through a competitive <br /> Request for Qualifications procurement. Their proposal covered our desired outcomes, <br /> and we are optimistic in the choice to partner. <br /> POTENTIAL OBJECTIONS: Staff is not aware of objections. <br /> STAFF REFERENCE: Should the City Council have any questions, they may contact <br /> Jon Kindseth at 450-2323 or jkindseth(&decaturil.gov, Lacie Elzy at 542-3559 or <br /> lelzy(a,decaturil.g_ov <br /> BUDGET/TIME IMPLICATIONS: Execute Professional Services Agreement for the <br /> Electric Vehicle Readiness Plan. <br />