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Clerk 10/09/2015
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A MOTION approving a report by the fleet administration division on the role of alternative fuel technology fleet vehicles in achieving King County's greenhouse gas reduction goals as required in the 2015/2016 Biennial Budget Ordinance, Ordinance 17941, Section 125, Proviso P1.
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WHEREAS, in accordance with K.C.C. 2.16.140.D., the fleet administration division is responsible for acquiring, maintaining and managing the motor pool and equipment revolving fund for fleet vehicles and equipment including, but not limited to, vehicles for the department of natural resources and parks, facilities management division, and transportation nonrevenue vehicles, and
WHEREAS, the fleet administration division provides fleet support services to most county agencies, and
WHEREAS, efficient and effective management of a fleet of diverse vehicles and equipment is the core business of the fleet administration division, and
WHEREAS, the fleet administration division uses data-driven decision making and fleet management best practices to provide cost effective and environmentally responsible vehicles for its client agencies, and
WHEREAS, the county has shown leadership in the acquisition and use of alternative fueled and advanced technology vehicles, and
WHEREAS, the use of alternative fueled and advanced technology vehicles represents an important contribution to reduce greenhouse gas emissions generated by the operation of county vehicles, consistent with the King County Strategic Plan and the county's 2015 proposed update to the Strategic Climate Action Plan, and
WHEREAS, the introduction of new alternative fueled and advanced technology vehicles requires special considerations, such as range of vehicle, currently available or needed fueling or charging infrastructure, time required to refuel or charge the vehicle, and expected maintenance and repair requirements and intervals, and
WHEREAS, the 2015/2016 Biennial Budget Ordinance, Ordinance 17941, Section 125, Proviso P1, adopted in November 2014, directed the executive to transmit to the council by September 30, 2015, for approval by motion, a report on the role of alternative fuel technology fleet vehicles in achieving King County's greenhouse gas reduction goals;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT MOVED by the Council of King County:
The report titled The Role of Alternative Fuel Technology Fleet Vehicles in Achieving King County's Greenhouse Gas Reduction Goals, included as Attachment A to this motion, evaluating the barriers to acquiring alternative fuel technology vehicles, options for connecting vehicle replacement policies and actions to the county's Strategic Climate Action Plan and the greenhouse gas reduction goals and options for uniform
policies and funding to support alternative fuel technology vehicle acquisition is hereby approved.