HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 3037RESOLUTION
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THE CITY OF FORT WORTH'S COMMITMENT TO CLEAN AIR
WHEREAS, the North Texas Region to Include Dallas Tarrant Denton and Collin
Counties has not yet met the federal one hour standard for air quality
WHEREAS, millions of North Texas citizens are subjected to breathing air that has
been shown to Increase health costs and Increase rates of asthma and respiratory problems
particularly among children and the elderly
WHEREAS, the current clean air plan for the 1 hour ozone standard known as the
State Implementation Plan (SIP ') for North Texas submitted by the State of Texas to the
Environmental Protection Agency (`EPA ') has not been approved by the EPA
WHEREAS, failure to develop a SIP approved by the EPA could result In the loss
or delay of federal transportation funds in North Texas which would impact the mobility
and economic development of the Region
WHEREAS,. the North Texas Region is mandated to meet a proposed 8 hour ozone
standard to be finalized by the EPA In April 2004
WHEREAS, the new SIP will be required to contain additional ozone reduction
strategies in order to meet this new health based standard
WHEREAS, North Texas local governments should set achievable goals and
provide workable cost effective solutions and Implementation measures as soon as
practicable to improve air quality and
WHEREAS,. the State of Texas has provided monetary incentives to governmental
entities to reduce pollution from on road and off road diesel equipment over the next four
years through the Texas Emissions Reduction Program (TERP)
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CRP 01.14.04
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
1
That the Clty of Fort Worth shall assist the North Texas Region to attain federal
clean air standards for ozone by reducing emissions from its diesel fueled vehicles
and equipment and by incorporating further energy efficiency measures In its
buildings and facilities
2
That the Clty of Fort Worth shall strive to reduce electricity consumption rates from
its existing buildings and facilities by at least 15% in addition to meeting the
requirements of existing state law
3
That the City of Fort Worth shall where rt deems applicable duly consider
amending existing or enacting new ordinances which will result in reductions of
emissions from diesel fueled vehicles in both public and private fleets and which
well result in the application of more energy efficiency measures in public and
private buildings and facilities
4
That the City of Fort Worth shall do the following additional to reduce ozone
forming pollution in the region
a Take measures to expedite the use of Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel
b Establish City Employee Transit Pass Program (E Pass) and vehicle miles
traveled reduction study
c Consider adopting and enforce idling restriction ordinance for all vehicles
d Institute enforcement against smoking vehicle in non compliance with federal
and state law
e Expand the Clean Vehicle Fleet Program as the Council deems appropriate and
f Consider adopting and enforce an ordinance regulating freight vehicles utilizing
_ the left lane on congested highway corridors
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CRP 01.14.04