10-15RESOLUTION NO. 10-15
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER,
FLORIDA SUPPORTING THE TAMPA BAY REGIONAL
PLANNING COUNCIL'S EFFORTS FOR PROJECT GET
READY TAMPA BAY TO PROMOTE THE REGION AS
ELECTRIC VEHICLE PLUG-IN READY AND TO ASSIST IN
PREPARING FOR THE USE OF PLUG-IN ELECTRIC
VEHICLES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, many of the major motor vehicle companies as well as some start-
up companies plan to begin launching plug-in and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles by the
end of 2010; and
WHEREAS, the use of electric transportation and more specifically, electric
passenger and fleet vehicles can reduce the region's reliance on imported petroleum
products; and
WHEREAS, several studies have indicated that the use of electric vehicles could
significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions; and
WHEREAS, the Rocky Mountain Institute has developed an initiative entitled
Project Get Ready to promote the use and understanding of electric vehicles; and
WHEREAS, the Rocky Mountain Institute has the goal of designating twenty
cities/regions as Project Get Ready affiliates and the Federal government has set a
target of at least one million electric vehicles in service by 2015; and
WHEREAS, to be an active Project Get Ready affiliate, Rocky Mountain Institute
requires that the following criteria be met:
1. Create a local Electric Vehicle working group consisting of relevant stakeholders,
such as local governments, state and regional agencies, colleges and technical
schools, business associations, employers, consumers, civic associations, and
the like;
2. Appoint a leader, or "champion," of this group;
3. Agree to hold regular meetings; and
4. Create a charter or plan for the initiative's Electric Vehicle (EV) and Electric
Vehicle Service Equipment (EVSE) rollout; and
WHEREAS, the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council ("TBRPC") has several
existing technical committees such as the Agency on Bay Management and the
Regional Planning Advisory Committee to build upon to create an electric transportation
advisory group; and
WHEREAS, local governments and civic organizations have expressed support
for the use of plug-in electric vehicles; and
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WHEREAS, the major electric utilities in the region wish to support Project Get
Ready; and
WHEREAS, the TBRPC intends to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding
with the Rocky Mountain Institute to become a regional Affiliate of Project Get Ready;
and
WHEREAS, the TBRPC will act as the "Champion" for Project Get Ready in the
Tampa Bay Region to include the Florida counties of Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco,
and Pinellas and their municipalities; and
WHEREAS, the TBRPC will sponsor the regional program to get the region
ready for the use of electric vehicles and electric vehicle charging infrastructure, the
program shall be known as Get Ready Tampa Bay, and its web site shall be found at
GetReadyTampaBay.org; and
WHEREAS, the TBRPC will create a Get Ready Tampa Bay Technical Advisory
Group and convene the group regularly to address issues related to educating and
preparing the region for electric transportation, electric vehicle rollouts, electric vehicle
equipment supply, and electric vehicle charging infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, the TBRPC will create a Charter for Get Ready Tampa Bay and
solicit participation from local governments, state and regional agencies, utilities,
businesses, colleges and technical schools, business associations, employers,
consumers, civic associations, and the like, the Charter shall generally outline the non-
binding roles and responsibilities of Get Ready Tampa Bay participants, and binding
actions and responsibilities shall be encumbered by separate Memoranda of
Understanding or similar agreement; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The City Council hereby expresses support for the Tampa Bay
Regional Planning Council's efforts regarding Project Get Ready Tampa Bay.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this
17th day of June , 2010.
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RESOLUTION NO. 10-15
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