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Home My WebLink AboutSunline Transit Agency MAR-10-00 FRI 4: 19 PM SUNLINE TRANSIT AGENCY FAX NO, 6193433097 P. 1 I SCQ-0 S g iiiiiiiiigir# FAX SHEET 11I 1 t/ l A J I N I T Fax # (760) 343 3845 IMMIS Fax # L‘ - 7 to � _ Phone # � � �M Z.)�' +eirmvil SUIIIJIIIL Number of pages faxed: (including cover sheet) From: VicXxpx..X e„. -c t.�e \ �lI ._ .__ _ Phone # (760) 343-3456 / Extension # ---_ _ 111111118 Remarks: . . _ -- - - --- — IFlYICES 1101P e-e- N6A-`%\ -P.AVA a 4 1 Z r_ -cco' -.fl 15 1 unaase nC.`1 unSweep . A,..„, f-1/4-.-..)‘,,,, ,. _ ______ 32.505 Harry Oliver Trail Thousand Palms, CA ACTT(IN..! -_ 92276 DENIED __ OTHER Phone (760) 343-3456 "'.+�� - ;U Fax (760) 343.3845 %YES: 4-' .. . t . P. y, . 0 0 7.. ` 1 ::RSENT: A 4AP AIN: /�b4kQ 1 A Public Agency Desert Not Springs (`riginal on File with City C rk's Office Palm Springs • Cathedral City Fax was sent by: Rancho Mirage • Palm Desert Indian Wells - La Quints - - Indio • Coach - . fax Operator -,-- -••---- Counry of Riverside - . :-' - =�:4A-}}Ti�-�... •�r ti�z-aj. - - •..•e. am 35▪J_Zf� ,�,c�Y• : •-` r_ :.z4.- - ;:. -Time,�.�..;..- pare: �� - _ ter- :. FAXP43 FfV i1•2447 -i' nP_ i:y >- [i[6P � • ��'▪ Y+�•�^— - ..-! - . _.� •�t�.� Yet- .: S: ..-_ MAR-10-00 FRI 4: 19 PM SUNLINE TRANSIT AGENCY FAX NO. 6193433097 P. 2 Attached is a sample Letter of Support that I am respectfully requesting that you draft and sign. Your letter will assist SunLine in getting needed dollars to further our transition to hydrogen fuel cell buses. I would appreciate if you would draft letters to the following legislators: The Honorable Frank R. Wolf 241 Cannon House Office Building Washington,DC 20515-4610 The Honorable Martin Olav Sabo 2336 Rayburn House Office Building Washington,DC 20515-2305 The Honorable Mary Bono 516 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515-0544 The Honorable Dianne Feinstein SI1-331 Hart Senate Office Building Washington,DC 20510-0504 The Honorable Barbara Boxer S11-112 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510-0505 Once drafted,please return them to Kenneth Doran in my office. As per my instructions, Kenneth will get them to me for my visit on the hill. Thanks for assistance in this matter. Sincerely, W9)•,\ _ =mow ktfik Ricl and Cr swell III General Manager MAR-10-00 FRI 4: 19 PM SUNLINE TRANSIT AGENCY FAX NO. 6193433097 P. 3 • • Sample Letter of Support G On behalf of(.t�.V1 am writing in support of SunLine Transit Agency's request for$2 million of fiscal year 00/01 Discretionary Appropriations to purchase two fuel cell buses and ancillary equipment. The (....) feels that the acquisition of these buses is essential for SunLine to begin its transition from a 100% compressed natural gas fleet to a 100% hydrogen fuel cell fleet. SunLine is nationally recognized for their efforts in advancing alternative fuel technology. This can be attributed to their innovative spirit and entrepreneurial leadership that has already resulted in a facility to produce hydrogen from wind and solar energy. SunLine is now prepared to go the next step: Putting hydrogen fuel cell buses on the road. 40 1 The benefit to the y will be to insure that the delic e ecosystem, which our tourist economy is based,will be protected. Moreover, as conscious citizens, ( is concerned about the vulnerability of our nation's energy policy. As evidence in today's market, the volatility and price levels of imported oil has the potential to significantly alter our current economic prosperity. The need to transition to a clean renewable energy source that can be produced domestically has never been more important for our nation's environment and economic security. Your leadership and support of SunLine's request would be greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Mayor ................ • CITY Of I DESERT •1"t ` 92260-2 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE !WI PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 8 5 7 TEL: 760 346-061 I ns� FAX: 76o 340-0574 cityhall@ix.netcom.com OFFICE OF THE MAYOR March 14, 2000 The Honorable Frank Lautenberg Subcommittee on Transportation Committee on Appropriations U.S. Senate Washington, DC 20510 Dear Senator Lautenberg: On behalf of the City of Palm Desert, I am writing in support of SunLine Transit Agency's request for$2 million of fiscal year 00/01 Discretionary Appropriations to purchase two fuel cell buses and ancillary equipment. The City of Palm Desert feels that the acquisition of these buses is essential for SunLine to begin its transition from a 100% compressed natural gas fleet to a 100% hydrogen fuel cell fleet. SunLine is nationally recognized for their efforts in advancing alternative fuel technology. This can be attributed to their innovative spirit and entrepreneurial leadership that has already resulted in a facility to produce hydrogen from wind and solar energy. SunLine is now prepared to go the next step --putting hydrogen fuel cell buses on the road. The benefit to the City of Palm Desert and the Coachella Valley will be to insure that the delicate ecosystem, on which our tourist economy is based, will be protected. Moreover, as conscious citizens, Palm Desert is concerned about the vulnerability of our nation's energy policy. As evidenced in today's market, the volatility and price levels of imported oil has the potential to significantly alter our current economic prosperity. The need to transition to a clean renewable energy source that can be produced domestically has never been more important for our nation's environment and economic security. Your leadership and support of SunLine's request would be greatly appreciated. Sincerely, BU ORD A. CRITES MAYOR 0'PINUPDX ARMED PAMIM ............... • CITY Of PD • DESERT 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260-2578 � �v. TEL: 760 346-0611 �>vy� FAX: 760 340-0574 cityhall@ix.netcom.com OFFICE OF THE MAYOR March 14, 2000 The Honorable Richard Shelby Chair, Subcommittee on Transportation Committee on Appropriations U.S. Senate Washington, DC 20510 Dear Senator Shelby: On behalf of the City of Palm Desert, I am writing in support of SunLine Transit Agency's request for $2 million of fiscal year 00/01 Discretionary Appropriations to purchase two fuel cell buses and ancillary equipment. The City of Palm Desert feels that the acquisition of these buses is essential for SunLine to begin its transition from a 100% compressed natural gas fleet to a 100% hydrogen fuel cell fleet. SunLine is nationally recognized for their efforts in advancing alternative fuel technology. This can be attributed to their innovative spirit and entrepreneurial leadership that has already resulted in a facility to produce hydrogen from wind and solar energy. SunLine is now prepared to go the next step --putting hydrogen fuel cell buses on the road. The benefit to the City of Palm Desert and the Coachella Valley will be to insure that the delicate ecosystem, on which our tourist economy is based, will be protected. Moreover, as conscious citizens, Palm Desert is concerned about the vulnerability of our nation's energy policy. As evidenced in today's market, the volatility and price levels of imported oil has the potential to significantly alter our current economic prosperity. The need to transition to a clean renewable energy source that can be produced domestically has never been more important for our nation's environment and economic security. Your leadership and support of SunLine's request would be greatly appreciated. Sincerely, B FORD A. CRITES MAYOR `:PROMO ON WIRED VIPER I I I I' 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260-2578 _74- __.;' Q" TEL: 760 346-061 I 9 yf'Qt FAX: 76o 340-0574 cityhall@ix.netcom.com OFFICE OF THE MAYOR March 14, 2000 The Honorable Barbara Boxer SH-112 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20515-0505 Dear Senator Boxer: On behalf of the City of Palm Desert, I am writing in support of SunLine Transit Agency's request for$2 million of fiscal year 00/01 Discretionary Appropriations to purchase two fuel cell buses and ancillary equipment. The City of Palm Desert feels that the acquisition of these buses is essential for SunLine to begin its transition from a 100% compressed natural gas fleet to a 100%hydrogen fuel cell fleet. SunLine is nationally recognized for their efforts in advancing alternative fuel technology. This can be attributed to their innovative spirit and entrepreneurial leadership that has already resulted in a facility to produce hydrogen from wind and solar energy. SunLine is now prepared to go the next step --putting hydrogen fuel cell buses on the road. The benefit to the City of Palm Desert and the Coachella Valley will be to insure that the delicate ecosystem, on which our tourist economy is based, will be protected. Moreover, as conscious citizens,Palm Desert is concerned about the vulnerability of our nation's energy policy. As evidenced in today's market, the volatility and price levels of imported oil has the potential to significantly alter our current economic prosperity. The need to transition to a clean renewable energy source that can be produced domestically has never been more important for our nation's environment and economic security. Your leadership and support of SunLine's request would be greatly appreciated. Sincerely, J . s BUFORD A. CRITES MAYOR ., MINIEOON NL(N((EO PAPER • I i I, , , , _ 73-5 I0 FRED WARING DRIVE ENO PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 9 2 260-2 5 7 8 d r/ TEL: 760 346-061 i . s�y:,f FAX: 760 340-0574 cityhall@ix.netcom.com OFFICE OF THE MAYOR March 14, 2000 The Honorable Dianne Feinstein SH-331 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20515-0504 Dear Senator Feinstein: On behalf of the City of Palm Desert, I am writing in support of SunLine Transit Agency's request for$2 million of fiscal year 00/01 Discretionary Appropriations to purchase two fuel cell buses and ancillary equipment. The City of Palm Desert feels that the acquisition of these buses is essential for SunLine to begin its transition from a 100% compressed natural gas fleet to a 100%hydrogen fuel cell fleet. SunLine is nationally recognized for their efforts in advancing alternative fuel technology. This can be attributed to their innovative spirit and entrepreneurial leadership that has already resulted in a facility to produce hydrogen from wind and solar energy. SunLine is now prepared to go the next step --putting hydrogen fuel cell buses on the road. The benefit to the City of Palm Desert and the Coachella Valley will be to insure that the delicate ecosystem, on which our tourist economy is based,will be protected. Moreover, as conscious citizens,Palm Desert is concerned about the vulnerability of our nation's energy policy. As evidenced in today's market, the volatility and price levels of imported oil has the potential to significantly alter our current economic prosperity. The need to transition to a clean renewable energy source that can be produced domestically has never been more important for our nation's environment and economic security. Your leadership and support of SunLine's request would be greatly appreciated. Sincerely, B JFORD A. CRITES MAYOR Fi IAIXiFD ON AF(Y(I(D PAPER . . • • � -� •.. 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE I , PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 9 2 260-2 5 7 8 TEL 760 346-06x I FAX: 76o 340-0574 cityhall@ix.netcom.com OFFICE OF THE MAYOR March 14, 2000 The Honorable Mary Bono 516 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515-0544 Dear Congresswoman Bono: On behalf of the City of Palm Desert, I am writing in support of SunLine Transit Agency's request for$2 million of fiscal year 00/01 Discretionary Appropriations to purchase two fuel cell buses and ancillary equipment. The City of Palm Desert feels that the acquisition of these buses is essential for SunLine to begin its transition from a 100% compressed natural gas fleet to a 100%hydrogen fuel cell fleet. SunLine is nationally recognized for their efforts in advancing alternative fuel technology. This can be attributed to their innovative spirit and entrepreneurial leadership that has already resulted in a facility to produce hydrogen from wind and solar energy. SunLine is now prepared to go the next step --putting hydrogen fuel cell buses on the road. The benefit to the City of Palm Desert and the Coachella Valley will be to insure that the delicate ecosystem,on which our tourist economy is based,will be protected. Moreover, as conscious citizens, Palm Desert is concerned about the vulnerability of our nation's energy policy. As evidenced in today's market,the volatility and price levels of imported oil has the potential to significantly alter our current economic prosperity. The need to transition to a clean renewable energy source that can be produced domestically has never been more important for our nation's environment and economic security. Your leadership and support of SunLine's request would be greatly appreciated. Sincerely, B ORD A. CRITES MAYOR yi PRIMO ON AF(Y(1f01.11fA • ; ; 73-5 A IO FRED WARING DRIVE �l // V, PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 9226o-2578 � -=r'4''4 TEL: 760 346-061 I r 'v'o • ■ � FAX: 760 340-0574 cityhall@ix.netcom.com OFFICE OF THE MAYOR March 14, 2000 The Honorable Frank R. Wolf 241 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515-4610 Dear Congressman Wolf: On behalf of the City of Palm Desert, I am writing in support of SunLine Transit Agency's request for$2 million of fiscal year 00/01 Discretionary Appropriations to purchase two fuel cell buses and ancillary equipment. The City of Palm Desert feels that the acquisition of these buses is essential for SunLine to begin its transition from a 100%compressed natural gas fleet to a 100%hydrogen fuel cell fleet. SunLine is nationally recognized for their efforts in advancing alternative fuel technology. This can be attributed to their innovative spirit and entrepreneurial leadership that has already resulted in a facility to produce hydrogen from wind and solar energy. SunLine is now prepared to go the next step --putting hydrogen fuel cell buses on the road. The benefit to the City of Palm Desert and the Coachella Valley will be to insure that the delicate ecosystem, on which our tourist economy is based,will be protected. Moreover, as conscious citizens,Palm Desert is concerned about the vulnerability of our nation's energy policy. As evidenced in today's market, the volatility and price levels of imported oil has the potential to significantly alter our current economic prosperity. The need to transition to a clean renewable energy source that can be produced domestically has never been more important for our nation's environment and economic security. Your leadership and support of SunLine's request would be greatly appreciated. Sincerely, / ) BUFORD A. CRITES MAYOR POINTED ON Ircra to vtrtr '' • I • • 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE fk pF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260-2578 '.4 + ' "` TEL: 760 346-061 I .,. FAX: 766 340-0574 cityhall@ix.netcom.com OFFICE OF THE MAYOR March 14, 2000 The Honorable Martin Olav Sabo 2335 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515-2305 Dear Congressman Sabo: On behalf of the City of Palm Desert, I am writing in support of SunLine Transit Agency's request for$2 million of fiscal year 00/01 Discretionary Appropriations to purchase two fuel cell buses and ancillary equipment. The City of Palm Desert feels that the acquisition of these buses is essential for SunLine to begin its transition from a 100% compressed natural gas fleet to a 100%hydrogen fuel cell fleet. SunLine is nationally recognized for their efforts in advancing alternative fuel technology. This can be attributed to their innovative spirit and entrepreneurial leadership that has already resulted in a facility to produce hydrogen from wind and solar energy. SunLine is now prepared to go the next step --putting hydrogen fuel cell buses on the road. The benefit to the City of Palm Desert and the Coachella Valley will be to insure that the delicate ecosystem, on which our tourist economy is based,will be protected. Moreover, as conscious citizens,Palm Desert is concerned about the vulnerability of our nation's energy policy. As evidenced in today's market,the volatility and price levels of imported oil has the potential to significantly alter our current economic prosperity. The need to transition to a clean renewable energy source that can be produced domestically has never been more important for our nation's environment and economic security. Your leadership and support of SunLine's request would be greatly appreciated. Sincerely, /5, J� BUJFORD A. CRITES MAYOR Tq'PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER