HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 3535-09-2007RESOLUTION
NO 3535-09-2007
IN SUPPORT OF THE U.S. CONFERENCE OF MAYORS CLIMATE
PROTECTION AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, air pollution is a significant environmental issue that can threaten the health
of human beings and negatively impacts the ecological systems of the planet; and
WHEREAS the primary air pollutants of concern to the Dallas-Fort Worth region (DFW
Region) area are nitrogen oxides (NOx) volatile organic compounds (VOCs) particulate
matter (PM) carbon dioxide (CO2) and carbon monoxide (CO) (hereinafter Air Pollutants')
and these emissions of Air Pollutants are released from a variety of sources including but not
limited to vehicles construction equipment, power plants cement kilns and other stationary
sources and
WHEREAS emissions of NOx and VOC when combined in the presence of sunlight,
form ground level ozone which ozone can cause respiratory problems particularly for the
young and elderly and
WHEREAS emissions of green house gases such as CO2 can contribute to climate
change that may cause the Earth's temperature to rise leading to a variety of environmental
concerns such as changing weather patterns rising sea levels and extinction of a variety of
species and
WHEREAS the City of Fort Worth has a long history of supporting policies and
programs to reduce pollution and respond to environmental impacts and
WHEREAS the City of Fort Worth endeavors to mitigate the formation of ozone and
minimize the release of greenhouse gases and
WHEREAS the City of Fort Worth promotes the health and welfare of its citizens and
the natural environment of the region
RESOLUTION NO 3535-09-2007
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
WORTH
The City of Fort Worth joins with cities from across the nation in support of the
U S Conference of Mayors Climate Protection Agreement.
ADOPTED on 25th day of September, 2007
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