Requesting approval to accept and expend a $500,000 grant with no new match required, from the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center to the Office of Sustainability and Environment for six no-cost electric vehicle charging station installations.

To the Honorable City Council: The Mayor respectfully requests that this Council accept and approve expending a grant of $500,000 from Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) to the Office of Sustainability and Environment, under the provisions of MGL Chapter 44, Section 53A. This grant does not require the commitment of new matching funds. The purpose of this grant is to pay for no-cost new electric vehicle charging station installation services for six stations across Somerville through the MassCEC's On-Street EV Charging Program. The locations of the stations were selected after on-site reviews, staff reviews, and community outreach to neighbors and local stakeholders, based on cumulative rankings for favorability due to alignment with the metrics in the city's EV Siting Strategy, ease of electrical installation, and maximizing the value of the program within the $500,000 limit. Appropriate staff will be available to answer any questions you may have. Thank you for your consideration of this item. Respectfully submitted, Katjana Ballantyne, Mayor