R2025-295 Resolution Authorizing Execution of Purchase Order Between City of Decatur, Illinois and Electrical Service Company a Division of Bodine Electric of Decatur for EV Charger Installation at 1 Gary K. Anderson Plaza

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TRANSPORTATION SERVICES DEPARTMENT No. 2025-29 November 3, 2025 TO: Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe and City Council Members FROM: Melissa Hon, Interim City Manager Lacie Elzy, Transportation Services Director Riley Fanning, Transportation Services Manager SUBJECT: Resolution Authorizing Execution of Purchase Order Between City of Decatur, Illinois and Electrical Service Company a Division of Bodine Electric of Decatur for EV Charger Installation at 130 N Frankline, 1 Gary K. Anderson Plaza, 2031 W Fairview Park Dr, and 2240 E. Cantrell. SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve the attached Resolutions authorizing the execution of four(4) separate purchase orders for the installation of public electric vehicle (EV) chargers. All installations will be completed using 100% grant funding secured through the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency(IEPA),Ameren Illinois, and the Department of Transportation (DOT). As part of the City's ongoing commitment to sustainability and transportation modernization,the Transportation Services Department will install chargers at the following locations: 1. Two(2) Level III chargers at the Civic Center 2. Two(2) Level III chargers at the Decatur Public Library 3. Two(2)Level III chargers at Lake Decatur 4. Four(4)Level II chargers at Fairview Park These investments align with the City's EV Readiness Plan and national guidance from the U.S. Department of Energy's Alternative Fuels Data Center,both of which highlight that Decatur currently lags behind regional peers in providing publicly accessible charging infrastructure. Expanding EV access will support residents, visitors, and the City's long-term sustainability goals. BACKGROUND: City Council approved the purchase of EV charger equipment and installation in the 2025 City Budget. City Council also approved Resolution R2023-159 accepting the contract with CDM Smith to create the City's first EV Readiness Plan in preparation for EV Charger installation. POTENTIAL OBJECTIONS: Staff is not aware of objections. STAFF REFERENCE: Should the City Council have any questions; they may contact Lacie Elzy at 217-542-3559 or lelzyna,decaturil.gov.