HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-649-08/26/2019 Prepared by, LeAnn M. Even Deputy City Clerk, City of Waterloo, 715 Mulberry Street,
Waterloo, IA 50703, (319) 291-4323.
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-649
RESOLUTION APPROVING SUBMISSION OF AN ELECTRIC
VEHICLE CHARGING SITE HOST APPLICATION TO
MIDAMERICAN ENERGY, FOR CHARGING STATIONS TO
BE LOCATED DOWNTOWN NEAR 225 COMMERCIAL
STREET, AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE
SAID DOCUMENT.
WHEREAS, MidAmerican Energy is launching an electric vehicle fast-charging network
across the state of Iowa as part of the 100%renewable energy vision for Iowa; and
WHEREAS, MidAmerican Energy is looking to partner with entities who understand the
value a fast-charging network will bring to current and future electric vehicle owners; and
WHEREAS, MidAmerican Energy is now accepting applications for partners, in fifteen
(15) communities across Iowa, to host Level 3 DC fast-charging stations that can charge an
electric vehicle in 20-45 minutes; and
WHEREAS, this charging network will lessen the concern many electric vehicle owners
have when traveling longer distances; and
WHEREAS, availability of charging stations will make low-emissions electric vehicles a
more realistic option for customers across Iowa and surrounding states; and
WHEREAS, MidAmerican Energy will purchase, install and maintain the charging
stations and, Host location owners will set their own fees for use, or provide the energy to
customers for free.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WATERLOO, IOWA, that the submission of an Electric Vehicle Charging Site Host application
to MidAmerican Energy, for charging stations to be located downtown near 225 Commercial
Street, is hereby approved, and the Mayor is authorized and directed to execute said document on
behalf of the City of Waterloo, Iowa.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 26th day of August 2019.
- Quentin Hart, Mayor
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