Laserfiche WebLink
STRATEGIC SOLUTIONS <br />PROPOSAL <br />COMPREHENSIVE GRANT CONSULTING FOR GREEN INITIATIVES <br />to the <br />City of Santa Ana <br />Facilities, Fleet and Central Stories <br />Fiscal Year 2014/2015 <br />OVERVIEW <br />Charlotte D, Whitney, d.b.a. Strategic Solutions, will provide comprehensive grant consulting services to <br />the City of Santa Ana Facilities, Fleet and Central Stores (FFCS) to support the division's green initiatives. <br />Utilizing her extensive experience, knowledge and skills, Charlotte will work to achieve FFCS objectives and <br />maximize access to funding. <br />Strategic Solutions will focus on funding opportunities to support the following FFCS plans and policies: <br />1. Green Facilities, Fleet and Central Stores Strategic plan <br />2. Green Fleet Action Plan: Electric Vehicles and Charging Infrastructure <br />3. Green Fleet Action Plan: Propane Vehicles and Infrastructure <br />4. Green Fleet Action Plan: Environmentally Preferable Purchases and Practices Policy <br />5, Electric Vehicle Charging infrastructure Public Access Policy <br />E. Public outreach for Green initiatives <br />PAST AND FUTURE FOCUS <br />Beginning with its initial engagement with the City of Santa Ana's Facilities, Fleet and Central Stores, <br />Strategic Solutions worked with division staff to articulate its vision for the future and began action -by- <br />action to assist staff in achieving this vision. After four years of cooperative work, FFCS can count the <br />following accomplishments: <br />• Four written strategies with two supporting policies <br />• over $1.5 million in grant funding for green projects <br />• Industry ranking as the top 5`h fleet In the North America <br />• State level recognition as the #1 leader In green technology for transportation <br />Going forward in Fiscal Year 2014/2015, Strategic Solutions proposes to continue its focus on securing <br />funds for green initiatives and completing grant management activities as required by the grant <br />agreements for existing contracts. Two required elements of existing contract - community <br />outreach /public education and reports /requests for reimbursements - will feature strongly in the work <br />program. <br />In Fiscal Year 2014/2015, Strategic Solutions will also work with staff to further Implement the Public <br />Outreach for Green Initiatives plan, particularly the outreach to local businesses. Working with staff, the <br />company will also start the process of LEED Certification for the Corporate Yard. <br />Proposal Santa_ Ana_consulting_FY 2014 -2015 page i <br />Pratt 4 /12/2014 <br />25JJ -6 <br />