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BACKGROUND The current Pleasanton Rides fleet consists of three gas powered vehicles, including a 2018 Dodge BraunAbility van, a 2017 Ford Transit passenger bus, and a 2006 Ford E350 passenger bus. Pleasanton Rides program vehicles are typically purchased every three to four years, allowing the City to retire older vehicles. If secured, Pleasanton Rides will put the new vehicle into operation and have access to four vehicles. Ridership continues to increase coming out of the pandemic: in December 2021 Pleasanton Rides provided 281 trips, and in December 2022 Pleasanton Rides provided 489 trips. DISCUSSION The addition of a new electric vehicle will increase service opportunities, prepare for eventual repair and replacement of current vehicles, and support the City's Climate Action Plan (CAP 2.0) goals of advancing vehicle decarbonization throughout the community, which includes transitioning the municipal fleet to all-electric (Action P5). The 2022 Lightning eMotors FT3-86 Transit Passenger Van features up to 140-200 miles per charge (current daily miles per vehicle are slightly more than 100 miles), up to eight passengers per trip, and an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) lift. Black Tie Transportation will maintain and store the vehicle and install a charging station to keep the vehicle powered. The City will reimburse Black Tie Transporation for the charging station installation. This expense is estimated to be under $7,000 and will be paid for with the contingency funds already budgeted in the Operator Agreement with Black Tie Transportation. The contingency fund balance is $177,116 and has only been used once for a $2,164 repair in March 2021. While not in use the vehicle will be stored (with other Pleasanton Rides vehicles) at Black Tie Transportation. Vehicle life expectancy is noted as: seven years/3000 charging cycles for the battery, 10 years for the van body, and seven years for ADA lift. The vehicle will be included in the fleet vehicle repair and replacement program. The vehicle would be purchased through a cooperative purchasing agreement with Sourcewell, specifically through contract number 091521-NAF. Sourcewell, a fleet vehicle purchasing entity, was established with the statutory purpose to assist public agencies in meeting specific needs which are more efficiently delivered cooperatively than by an entity individually. Jurisdiction clients can utilize cooperative purchasing contracts through similar joint powers, intergovernmental cooperation, or cooperative purchasing laws in their respective jurisdictions. Participating agencies include all eligible government, education, and nonprofit agencies nationwide and in Canada. Submitted by: Fiscal Review: Approved by: /r, Heidi Murph Susan Hsieh Gerry Beaudin Library and Recreation Director Finance Director City Manager Page % of