HomeMy WebLinkAboutCS LETTER of INTENT re ZEVIP JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA REQUEST
TO: Board of Commissioners
FROM: Chris Goy, Central Services Director
DATE: May 8,2023
RE: Letter of Intent—ZEVIP Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Funding Opportunity
STATEMENT OF ISSUE: The Washington State Department of Transportation(WSDOT)
is conducting an open competitive grant solicitation for the installation of electric vehicle
direct-current fast charging stations at publicly accessible sites along priority State Route
corridors across Washington entitled the Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program
(ZEVIP). Governmental entities are required to apply alongside a private sector partner. Four
viable County-owned properties have been identified at this time.
ANALYSIS: In order to proceed with obtaining assistance from a grant aggregator(Cyan
Strategies)to apply for the ZEVIP grant and secure an exemplary private sector partner, the
grant aggregator has requested a letter of intent from the Jefferson County Board of
Commissioners for their support of those actions. Cyan Strategies has helped its clients win
over 95 percent of all ZEVIP awards and last funding round, all initial awards went to Cyan
Strategies' clients. Cyan Strategies is already underway with another project through the City
of Port Townsend for direct-current fast charging stations at the Jefferson County Chamber of
Commerce offices. Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (EVCS) is Cyan Strategies'
recommended private partner. Currently operating 173 electric vehicle charging stations
nationwide, 252 DC fast chargers, and dozens of locations in the Pacific Northwest, EVCS
would be a highly reputable private sector partner. EVCS and Cyan Strategies provide a
unique business model which coordinates all grant application functions, requires no financial
support from Jefferson County for capital or operating expenses, remains responsible for long-
term maintenance, and pays site host five cents per kilowatt-hour dispensed.
FISCAL IMPACT: Zero dollars ($0.00) in installation or maintenance costs incurred by
Jefferson County for the length of the agreement, the terms of which are negotiable following
the grant being awarded. Additionally, if signed by the Board of Commissioners,the standard
revenue agreement from all installed charging stations would be five cents per kilowatt-hour
($0.05/kWh)to Jefferson County. Estimated annual revenue is difficult to ascertain at this
moment until regular usage trends can be observed.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Commissioners sign the attached letter of intent.
This letter of intent is non-binding and the Board retains the right to not proceed with an
agreement at a later date.
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EV Charging Solutions,Inc. (EVCS)
11800 Clark Street
Arcadia, CA 91006
RE: DC Fast Charging Stations Letter of Intent
Dear Mr. Vishnevsky,
The Board of Commissioners of Jefferson County, Washington appreciates the opportunity to include four
Jefferson County locations in your larger grant application for Washington State Department of Transportation's
(WSDOT)Zero Emission Vehicle Partnership Program(ZEVIP)funding to install and maintain publicly-available,
direct-current fast charging stations for electric vehicles at or adjacent to:
• Tri-Area Community Center(10 W Valley Rd., Chimacum, WA 98325)
• Port Townsend Community Center(620 Tyler St., Port Townsend,WA 98368)
• Olympic Peninsula Gateway Visitors Center(93 Beaver Valley Rd. Port Ludlow, WA 98365)
• Jefferson County Courthouse Park(1820 Jefferson St,Port Townsend,WA 98368)
As the market share of electric vehicles increases,we see a good value in providing this charging amenity for our
customers,tenants and visitors.
We understand that the installation and maintenance of these charging stations is dependent upon the award of
funding through the WSDOT ZEVIP program or other grants,as well as the execution of a site host agreement
between our two parties.
Our understanding is that EVCS and its grant partners will be responsible for submitting the ZEVIP applications.
Our role in the application process will be fulfilled through this letter of intent and by providing access to our sites
for the EVCS site development team.
If funds are awarded,we understand that no capital or operating costs will be required from Jefferson County for
the completion of these charging station installations or the maintenance of the chargers. We further understand
that EVCS will provide a revenue share of five cents per kilowatt-hour sold at these charging stations to our
company as compensation for the dedicated use of four to ten parking spots and space for the electrical switchgear
and equipment.
This final site host agreement will contain exhibits which will describe the specific equipment, locations,and
design of these charging stations, and will be approved by our legislative body before permitting is initiated.
Please consider this letter as our intent to be the host of sites for EVCS owned and operated fast-charging stations
and our intent to enter into a site host agreement within thirty days of the project funding pending successful
negotiation of agreement terms by both parties.
Sincerely,
Kate Dean, District No. 1 Heidi Eisenhour, District No. 2 Greg Brotherton, Chair, District No. 3
Phone (360) 385-9100 Fax (360) 385-9382 jeffbocc@co.jefferson.wa.us