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:' t _ * - ` ~ • Y ,., � • . . tIF •' . :. t �. . i i • . , ice .; • - Intermediate Term : Explore the possibility of acquiring an alternative fitel bits, continue replacing gasoline vehicles with AFVs as appropriate, develop the edttcational component of the coitnty 's AFV program , coordinate with other local bodies through the newly formed Triangle J Clean Cities Program . Lon , - term : Minimize emissions from the county 's vehicle fleet and maximize the fleet 's fitel efficiency . FF The action strategy is to start acquiring a number of dedicated or bi - fuel Compressed Natural Gas vehicles which will replace some of the traditionally fueled vehicles that are due for replacement in the next fiscal year . Options for replacement vehicles include two bi - fuel ( CNG/gas ) Chevrolet Cavaliers , four dedicated CNG Ford Crown Victorias , one bi - fuel ( electric/ gas) Ford F = 150 truck , and one dedicated CNG Ford E350 van . Each would replace a similar gasoline4ueled vehicle in either the motor pool , or departments of Social Service , Finance , Central Services , Public Works , or Environment and Resource Conservation . A CNG refueling facility will also have to be constructed, and arrangements to refuel at the existing Town of Chapel Hill facility will need to be finalized , In order to cover some of the additional costs of this initiative , the County should apply for a Mcbilc vvurcc �'�,rrlissions Reduction Grant tro111' t lc vtatc of �vrtu Carolina; Di `vi :ii ii �ii: Quality. That application is due at the end of December . To facilitate that application process , we should continue our cooperation and collaboration with the Triangle J Clean Cities Program . The MSERG grants will Rind the purchase price differential between a conventional vehicle and an AFV , and will also fund a significant portion of the refueling facility ( although a County match of 30 - 40 % may be required) . We anticipate that the grant request will thus need to include $ 120 , 000 for the CNG refueling station (with a probably County match of around $ 65 , 000) and approximately $ 48 , 000 for the cost differential for vehicle purchases , for a total grant application of $ 168 ,000 . During this application process and afterwards , options for AFV purchases during the following fiscal year should continue to be examined , with consideration given to the feasibility of acquiring an electric or CNG bus for potential use as a . shuttle bus between Chapel Hill and Hillsborough, including discussions on which agency would provide the service . A five -year strategic plan should be developed to allow for review and evaluation of changing technology and options , with an annual review . While one technology may be the most effective use of resources at the present , we should not limit thoughts and opportunities for future options . By continuing to evaluate new AFV acquisition options and developing a practice of replacing some of our higher emission , less fuel efficient vehicles with these new alternatively fueled vehicles every year, the County will demonstrate a proactive stance toward addressing ground- level ozone and the impending non- attainment designation for air quality. We will also be working toward our long term goal of protecting the health of Orange County ' s residents and resources , Members of the AFLEV Work Group : Roy Fortmann, Julie Tucker and Mark Smith ( Commission for the Environment) ; Marty Mandell ( solar and electric energy activist) , Wilbert McAdoo (Public Works) , David Cannell (Purchasing) ; Paul Thames ( County Engineer) ; Karen Lincoln (Planning) ; Marc deBree and David Stancil ( ERCD ) . Thanks to Bill Terry, Chapel Hill Public Works , .