HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 95-29 ORIGI 4AL
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE
COLONY, TEXAS SUPPORTING THE USE OF ALTERNATIVE FUELS IN
CITY VEHICLES AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS
DESIGNEE TO PURSUE FUNDING THROUGH THE NORTH CENTRAL
TEXAS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS TO CONTINUE AND EXPAND
EXISTING CITY PROGRAMS REGARDING SUCH USE OF
ALTERNATIVE FUELS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the attainment of National Ambient Air Quality Standards for ozone and
carbon monoxide, as mandated by the Clean Air Act, is an issue that must be addressed by
many communities; and
WHEREAS, 101 metropolitan areas, including the Dallas/Fort Worth Statistical Area,
violate federal air quality standards; and
WHEREAS, the Dallas/Fort Worth Statistical Area has been designated Tier I, the
highest priority by the Federal Fleet Conversion Task Force, and the City of The Colony
is located in the Dallas/Fort Worth Statistical Area; and
WHEREAS, the City of The Colony is committed to creating a cleaner, safer
environment for its citizens; and
WHEREAS, since the source for almost fifty percent of carbon monoxide comes from
cars and trucks, it has been suggested the use of alternate fuels such as compressed natural
gas and propane are useful in reducing ozone and carbon monoxide; and
WHEREAS, the federal government has established the Intermodal Surface
Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA) of 1991 which provides program funding through the
North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) to municipalities in non-
attainment areas; and
WHEREAS, NCTCOG invites proposals from municipalities for ISTEA grants, which
funding would allow the City to continue and expand its alternate fuel vehicle program; and
WHEREAS, results from this program would be beneficial to the citizens of The
Colony, the Dallas/Fort Worth Statistical Area, and the State of Texas;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF THE COLONY, TEXAS, THAT:
Section I. The City Council of the City of The Colony reaffirms its commitment
to creating a cleaner, safer environment for its citizens, and therefore, authorizes and directs
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the City Manager of his designee to pursue funding through NCTCOG and ISTEA to
continue and/or expand existing city alternate fuel vehicle programs.
Section II. The City Manager or his designee is hereby authorized if requested to
report results of the city's alternate fuel vehicle program to any agency, district or political
subdivision of the State and the federal government.
Section m. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage.
DULY PAS~gl~I~. AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of The
Texas, thisthe /~dayof ~j~~?' ~/-E~. ,199~.fi(~x~ Colony,
J~n C. Dillard, Mayor Pro-Tern
Patti A. Hicks, TRMC, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Pete Eckert, City Attorney
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