HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 1999-19365 RESOLUTION NO. 19365
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT
FOR $292,550 WITH METALLIC POWER INCORPORATED TO
DEVELOP AN ADVANCED FUEL CELL VEHICLE PURSUANT TO
THE CEC GRANT
WHEREAS, in November of 1997, the Governor approved legislation to provide a local
company working in the fuel cell industry $300,000 in state Petroleum Violation Escrow
Account monies; and
WHEREAS, these funds were specifically legislated for the sole purpose of sponsoring
a zinc air fuel cell research/development project; and
WHEREAS, staff has been working with Metallic Power, the fuel cell developer to
secure state and private funds to complete the project; and
WHEREAS, Phase I and Phase II have been completed and Phase III will apply the
results of Phase I and II to produce and install a 120 kw propulsion system in a pick-up truck
and demonstrate the truck with a battery that will be potentially rechargeable in 10-15
minutes and give the truck a range of 300 miles; and
WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista has agreed to sponsor a portion of this project in
the amount of $292,550.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula Vista
does hereby authorize the Mayor to execute a contract for $292,550 with Metallic Power
Incorporated to develop an advanced fuel cell vehicle pursuant to the California Energy
Commission grant, a copy of which shall be kept on file in the office of the City Clerk.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute any
and all other necessary documents to implement and carry out the grant proposal, including
any necessary amendments to the agreement between Metallic Power and the City.
Presented by Approved as to form by
Barbara Bamberger ny
Environmental Resource Manager . ' '
Resolution 19365
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 16th day of February, 1999, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Davis, Moot, Padilia, Salas and Horton
NAYS: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: None
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ATTEST:
Susan Bigelow, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO )
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Susan Bigelow, City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution No. 19365 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a
regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 16~h day of February, 1999.
Executed this 16th day of February, 1999.
Susan Bigelow, City Clerk