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RESOLUTION NO. 11481 (2024 SERIES)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF TWO
BATTERY ELECTRIC BUSES FOR USE BY SAN LUIS OBISPO (SLO)
TRANSIT
WHEREAS, the City of San Luis Obispo operates the San Luis Obispo (SLO)
Transit system; and
WHEREAS, in October 2019, the State of California’s Air Resources Board
Innovative Clean Transit regulation became effective which requires all public transit
agencies to transition their eligible fleet vehicles to zero-emission technologies; and
WHEREAS, the City Council, through the adoption of the City’s Climate Action
Plan and the City’s Fleet Replacement Policy, prioritizes electric fuel source vehicles over
gas- and diesel-powered fleet vehicles including transit fleet vehicles; and
WHEREAS, in July 2020, Council approved the purchase of the SLO Transit’s first
battery electric buses to replace existing diesel-powered buses; and
WHEREAS, in July 2023, the City of San Luis Obispo received $2,709,371 in
federal funds under the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) Urbanized Area Formula
Grants (49 U.S.C. § 5307) for the purchase of two battery electric buses and associated
charging infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, the City of San Luis Obispo is using $478,124 in Transportation
Development Act (TDA) state grant funding for the required local match; and
WHEREAS, Municipal Code section 3.24.060(E) allows for direct purchasing when
the purchase is made cooperatively with one or more government agencies; and
WHEREAS, staff identified a Washington State transit bus cooperative purchasing
agreement which meets the federal procurement requirements, compared battery electric
vehicle manufacturer specifications and pricing, and determined manufacturer Gillig, LLC
(Gillig) to be the best fit for the City of San Luis Obispo’s transit needs; and
WHEREAS, on January 26, 2024, Gillig provided a cost quote of $1,279,139 for
each battery electric bus per the City of San Luis Obispo’s configurations which requires
a purchase order be issued by March 31, 2024, to secure purchase at the quoted price.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of San
Luis Obispo does hereby authorize the following:
1. Approve the purchase of two battery electric buses from Gillig, LLC at the
quoted price (Exhibit A); and
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2. Authorize the Public Works Director to prepare, file, secure assurances and
concurrences, submit necessary documents associated with, and other
necessary actions for the purchase of the two battery electric buses.
Upon motion of Council Member Francis, seconded by Council Member Marx, and
on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Member Francis, Marx, Shoresman, and Vice Mayor Pease
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Stewart
The foregoing resolution was adopted this 19th day of March 2024.
___________________________
Vice Mayor Andy Pease
ATTEST:
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Teresa Purington
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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J. Christine Dietrick
City Attorney
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the
City of San Luis Obispo, California, on ______________________.
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Teresa Purrington
City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
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