HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-15 A Resolution of the Vail Town Council Adopting the Town of Vail Electric Vehicle Readiness PlanRESOLUTION NO. 15
SERIES OF 2023
A RESOLUTION OF THE VAIL TOWN COUNCIL ADOPTING THE TOWN OF VAIL
ELECTRIC VEHICLE READINESS PLAN
WHEREAS, the Town of Vail is committed to reducing greenhouse gas
emissions by 50% by 2030, and 80% by 2050 in order to reduce our contribution to
global climate change;
WHEREAS, electrification of the transportation system is an important
component of reducing reliance on fossil fuels;
WHEREAS, the local electric utility provider, Holy Cross Energy, aims to provide
over 90% renewable energy to the community by the end of 2024 and 100% by 2030;
WHEREAS, on October 19th of 2021, Vail Town Council unanimously adopted
the Go Electric Vehicle (GoEV) City Resolution, No. 48, Series of 2021;
WHEREAS, the GoEV City Resolution is a pledge to implement strategies to
reduce transportation related emissions through the electrification of vehicles
community -wide and also by alternative mobility solutions;
WHEREAS, through the GoEV City Resolution, the Town of Vail committed to
develop policies and strategies to meet transportation electrification objectives;
WHEREAS, in response to the GoEV City Resolution, staff has created the Town
of Vail EV Readiness Plan (The Plan).
WHEREAS, the Plan identifies goals and strategies for implementing the
objectives on page 2 of the GoEV City Resolution, including infrastructure, fleet, policy,
community, and micro -mobility outcomes;
WHEREAS, the Plan's goals and strategies have been critically evaluated across
multiple departments, including Environmental Sustainability, Public Works, Planning,
Parking, Streets, and Fire;
WHEREAS, the EV Readiness Plan was developed with extensive community
input and participation by the Planning and Environmental Commission; and
WHEREAS, on February 27, 2023, the Planning and Environmental Commission
unanimously moved to forward a recommendation of approval for the adoption of the
Electric Vehicle Readiness Plan to the Vail Town Council.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF VAIL:
Section 1. Having reviewed the Plan and considered the recommendation of the
Planning and Environmental Commission and Town staff, the Town Council finds as
follows:
a. The Plan meets the above -referenced goals and objectives.
b. The Plan is consistent with the Vail Comprehensive Plan and the Vail Land
Use Plan
Section 2. Based on the foregoing findings, the Vail Town Council hereby adopts
the Town of Vail Electric Vehicle Readiness Plan.
INTRODUCED, PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town of
Vail held this 2nd day of May, 2023.
ATTEST:
Step nie Bibbens, Town Clerk
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