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Mr. Wise agreed to provide a populated 30 year PPA and follow up with a 25 year FMD chart a day or two afterward. Councilman Bullock mentioned the possibility of applying for a NOPEC grant to offset the cost of the project, which could be applied to a new inverter. Communication from Councilmember Bullock regarding Midwest Green Transportation Forum & Expo. (referred to Public Works Committee 10/7/19) Councilman Bullock focused on implementing idle reduction systems and electric side arm loader refuse vehicles and asked James Holman, fleet manager, if he had any in mind. Mr. Holman is in the process of identifying refuse vehicles and indicated his department has the capacity to take on two idle reduction systems by next driving season as a pilot program. The cost of the systems is $4,000 or less, including installation, and the payback on them should be similar to LED streetlights (4-5 years) or better. Public Works looked into implementing Grip Idle Systems on police cars last year, but there were limitations on available equipment. Changes have been made to make the systems (live statistics, trouble shooting, calibration, etc.) more mobile from vehicle to vehicle and attractive. The systems have a potential to carry a 50% reduction in idle time, which helps from a mechanic's view because they cause less wear and tear on an engine. Some idle management systems also can have triggers for temperature, voltage, and can be programmed to start the engine when the door of the car is opened. In regard to electric refuse trucks, the committee found from Mr. Holman that the upfront cost is large, but some of the cost can be recovered over time. Maintenance on the vehicles is attractive because there's no hydraulics involved with these types of trucks. Many of the models are coming from new manufacturers, which makes Mr. Holman wary, however MACK Truck is running a full stage version in New York. Councilman Bullock noted that there may be an opportunity to apply to the Ohio EPA for a grant to help with funds for purchase of these trucks and that the mark up on refuse vehicles is lower compared to other electric vehicles. Councilman Anderson stated he supported these proposals due to the cost analysis that can be done on them to prove their worth. The meeting was adjourned at 7:02 p.m.