HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Request to Equip Five Existing Snow Plow Trucks with the Optimus System RESOLUTION NO. 19-465
RESOLUTION APPROVING REQUEST TO EQUIP FIVE EXISTING CITY SNOW PLOWS
TRUCKS WITH THE OPTIMUS SYSTEM
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, in February 2019,Ames-based Renewable Energy Group(REG) and Optimus
Technologies of Pittsburgh,Pennsylvania,presented their proposal for a 100% Biodiesel (B 100)Pilot
Program to representatives from the City of Ames,Iowa DOT, and other municipalities; and,
WHEREAS,the B 100 Pilot Program would require participant cities/agencies to provide five
diesel-powered trucks as pilot vehicles to operate year-round on B 100 fuel,thereby taking full advantage
of the B 100 low-carbon emissions; and,
WHEREAS,REG would be the exclusive supplier of B 100 at a discounted rate to the City and
pay to fully equip the pilot trucks,making it possible to use B 100 year-round; and,
WHEREAS, in support of the Ames City Council's initiative to promote city-wide
environmentally sustainable projects,Fleet Services and the Public Works Street Division staff have
researched the proposal and found it feasible and beneficial to the City; and,
WHEREAS, currently the City's diesel trucks burn 20%biodisel blended with 80%ultra-low
sulfur diesel (#2)(B20) during the warm months and 3%bio-blend(133) in the winter; and,
WHEREAS,the City agrees to have REG as the exclusive B 100 supplier for the pilot program,
REG agrees to pay for the five Optimus systems at $12,000 each including installation, and REG agrees
to lease to the City of Ames a 12,000-gallon, above-ground fuel dispensary for$1 per year; and,
WHEREAS, City staff proposes the fuel dispensary location to be on the City's Maintenance
Facility grounds located at 2207 Edison Street.
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,Iowa,that the
request to equip five existing City snow plow trucks, as selected pilot vehicles, with the Optimus System,
allowing the trucks to burn B 100 year-round; equipment and installation paid for by the Renewable Energy
Group (REG) at$12,000 per vehicle is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 271h day of August,2019.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John . Haila,Mayor
Introduced by: Nelson
Seconded by: Beatty-Hansen
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen,Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin,Martin,Nelson
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 27t'day of August,2019.