Title
Amending Chapter 441 of the Legislative Code to adjust the electric-vehicle charging station rates.
Body
SECTION 1
WHEREAS, Ordinance 21-34 established rates for the City of Saint Paul’s EV Spot Network in 2021, with the goal of providing affordable access to reliable charging services; and
WHEREAS, since that time, the cost of electricity (energy and demand), the program’s largest operational expense, has risen significantly; and
WHEREAS, additional costs related to equipment maintenance, and the production of replacement parts have also increased in the time since Ordinance 21-34 was passed; and
WHEREAS, adjusting the consumer rates for the EV Spot Network chargers will allow the City to continue to provide reliable, accessible, and sustainable service to residents, businesses, and visitors while supporting the long-term viability of the network; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Saint Paul does hereby ordain:
SECTION 2
Chapter 441 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code is hereby amended as follows:
Section 441.02 Rates
City-owned electric vehicle charging station rates must be provided and billed as follows, with sales tax being included:
|
|
Level 2 |
Direct Current Fast Charge (DCFC) |
|
Per kWh rate—Daytime |
$0.2530 |
$0.3543 |
|
Per kWh rate—Overnight (9am-9pm) |
$0.2327 |
$0.3340 |
|
Per session connection fee |
$1.25 |
$2.50 |
|
Dwell time penalty |
$10.00/hour (maximum $50.00 fee per session) |
$0.25/minute ($15.00/hour; maximum $50.00 fee per session) |
SECTION 3
This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force thirty (30) days following passage, approval, and publication.