$327,379.98 National Grid grant to fund four DC fast chargers near South College Street

City staff told the Finance Committee a National Grid make-ready grant totaling $327,379.98 will pay service upgrades needed to install four DC fast chargers at a small city-owned wedge lot near South College Street and Clinton itch. "...we have an electric vehicle project... originally closest to Union Street... $327,379.98 for the installation of four DC FC charging station plugs," staff said.

Members confirmed the lot is city-owned and asked whether the police department should be the lead on EV projects; staff said the project was assigned to the chief
s an operational lead but noted other departments may be better suited for broader deployment. The motion to accept the funding was moved and seconded and recorded as carried.