2017-30048 Resolution RESOLUTION NO. 2017-30048
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE
FINANCE AND CITYWIDE PROJECTS COMMITTEE FOR TESLA MOTORS, INC.,
TO INSTALL, OPERATE, AND MAINTAIN SUPERCHARGER STATIONS AT
CERTAIN CITY MUNICIPAL PARKING FACILITIES AT THE SOLE EXPENSE OF
TESLA MOTORS, INC.; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AN
AGREEMENT WITH TESLA MOTORS, INC. FOR SUCH PURPOSE; AND,
FURTHER, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN
AGREEMENT WITH TESLA MOTORS, INC., ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY
MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY.
WHEREAS, on April 19, 2017, the Sustainability and Resiliency Committee ("SRC")
passed a motion referring a discussion to the Mayor and City Commission, with a favorable
recommendation, regarding the installation of Tesla Supercharger (electric vehicle) charging
stations at the Pennsylvania Avenue parking garage or other underutilized City garages; and
WHEREAS, on April 25, 2017, at the City's Sustainability Committee meeting, a
representative from Tesla Motors, Inc. ("Tesla") provided information on the benefits of Tesla's
SuperCharger electric vehicle charging stations and advised that Tesla has installed
SuperCharger stations in other cities, at Tesla's sole expense; and
WHEREAS, the SRC passed a motion supporting Tesla's installation, operation, and
maintenance (including, but not limited to, all electricity costs) of SuperCharger electric vehicle
charging stations in certain City municipal garages at Tesla's sole expense; and
WHEREAS, on July 26, 2017, the Mayor and Commission referred a discussion item
regarding the intallation of Tesla SuperCharger stations in the City to the Finance and Citywide
Projects Committee ("FCWPC") for discussion; and
WHEREAS, on September 20, 2017, the FCWPC discussed the item and recommended
the following:
• An agreement with Tesla with a ten (10) year term with a termination for cause provision
in lieu of termination for convenience; and
• Installation of Supercharger stations at either the North Beach Yard location or North
Beach Town Center, or both, in addition to the Pennsylvania Avenue Garage and a
location in the vicinity of South of 5th
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City
Commission hereby accept the recommendations of the Finance and Citywide Projects
Committee for Tesla Motors, Inc., to install, operate, and maintain Tesla SuperCharger stations
at certain City municipal parking facilities at the sole expense of Tesla Motors, Inc.; authorize
the City Manager to negotiate an agreement with Tesla Motors, Inc. for such purpose; and,
further, authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement with Tesla Motors, Inc.,
acceptable to the City Manager and City Atto .ice .
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: October 18, 2017
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
FINANCE AND CITYWIDE PROJECTS COMMITTEE (FCWPC) TO DEPLOY
TESLA SUPERCHARGING STATIONS AT CERTAIN MUNICIPAL PARKING
FACILITIES; AND FURTHER AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE
AN AGREEMENT WITH TESLA MOTORS, INC.; AND THE MAYOR AND CITY
CLERK TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT.
RECOMMENDATION
The FCWPC recommends that the Mayor and City Commission approve the attached resolution; authorize the City
Manager to negotiate an agreement with Tesla Motors, Inc.; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said
agreement.
ANALYSIS
On April 19, 2017, the Sustainability and Resiliency Committee made a motion referring a discussion to the City
Commission, with a favorable recommendation, regarding the installation of Tesla electric vehicle charging stations
at the Pennsylvania Avenue parking garage or other underutilized city garages.
At the Sustainability Committee on April 25, 2017, a Tesla representative provided information on the benefits of
Tesla's SuperChargers electric vehicle charging stations. The Tesla representative briefly mentioned that the
company has worked with other cities to install SuperChargers at their cost. However,during that presentation, he did
not delve into details of the agreements Tesla currently has with other municipalities. The Sustainability Committee
passed a motion supporting the City's efforts to begin discussions with Tesla for the installation of electric vehicle
charging stations in City garages.
On July 26,2017,the Mayor and Commission referred this item to the FCWPC for discussion.
FINANCE AND CITYWIDE PROJECTS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
On September20,2017,the FCWPC discussed the item and endorsed the following:
• A ten(10)year term with a termination for cause provision in lieu of termination for convenience;and
• Deployment of Supercharger Stations at either the North Beach Yard location or North Beach Town
Center or both.This is in addition to the Pennsylvania Avenue Garage and a location in the vicinity of South of
5th.
CONCLUSION
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The FCWPC recommends that the Mayor and City Commission approve the attached resolution; authorize the City
Manager to negotiate an agreement with Tesla Motors, Inc.; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said
agreement.
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