HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 5558-04-2022 A Resolution
No. 5558-04-2022
ADOPTING THE CITY OF FORT WORTH CLEAN FLEET POLICY
WHEREAS the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) has been designated as the
Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) Metropolitan Area by the
Governor of Texas and in accordance with federal law; and
WHEREAS the Regional Transportation Council (RTC), comprised primarily of local elected officials, is
the regional transportation policy body associated with NCTCOG and has been and continues to be the regional
forum for cooperative decisions on transportation; and
WHEREAS NCTCOG has been designated as a Clean Cities Coalition for the DFW region by the US
Department of Energy in accordance with federal law and the NCTCOG Executive Board authorized NCTCOG
to serve as the host organization for the DFW Clean Cities (DFWCC)Coalition and its efforts; and
WHEREAS the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has designated the DFW area as a
nonattainment area for the pollutant ozone, and air quality impacts the public health of the entire region; and
WHEREAS emissions inventories from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) indicate
that in 2012, approximately 76 percent of the nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions and 25 percent of the volatile
organic compounds (VOC) emissions in the DFW ozone nonattainment area are attributable to mobile sources;
and
WHEREAS the RTC is responsible for transportation conformity, and the Clean Air Act Amendments of
1990 require that transportation plans and improvement programs in air quality nonattainment areas conform to
the adopted State Implementation Plan(SIP); and
WHEREAS the RTC has adopted a resolution supporting the adoption and implementation of a Clean Fleet
Policy by organizations with fleet operations in the DFW area, and reserves all future vehicle funding for
entities that adopt and comply with a policy consistent with the provisions outlined below; and
WHEREAS the City of Fort Worth (herein called "Fort Worth") will set goals and provide workable, cost-
effective solutions to improve air quality and reduce petroleum consumption in the DFW area, and implement
those measures as practicable;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FORT WORTH,THAT:
The attached Clean Fleet Policy for Fort Worth is hereby adopted and to be effective immediately upon
adoption.
ADOPTED this 26th day of April, 2022.
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CITY OF FORT WORTH CLEAN FLEET POLICY
Section 1. Fort Worth will reduce emissions from fleet activities by performing the
following actions as practicable:
1.1 Implement an idle-reduction policy/standard operating procedure(SOP)that
applies to all of the entity's vehicles and equipment, except where exempted
as determined by Fort Worth; communicate idle-reduction expectations to
staff, vendors and visitors; and utilize idle-reduction technology.
1.2 Maximize use of vehicles and equipment with the lowest emissions
wherever possible.
1.3 Ensure all conversions are EPA and/or California Air Resources Board
(CARB) certified; ensure that aftermarket technologies are EPA and/or
CARB verified, or are listed as an emerging technology by the EPA or a
state environmental agency; and both conversions and aftermarket
technologies are compatible with Texas Low Emission Diesel Program
(TxLED) requirements.
1.4 Establish a plan to modify non-essential fleet activities on high ozone days
to reduce air quality impacts.
1.5 Implement vehicle and equipment disposal strategies which minimize
negative impacts on air quality.
1.6 Implement vehicle and equipment emissions inspection practices which
meet or surpass the standards required by statute, including prompt
resolution of any illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL).
Section 2. Fort Worth will reduce overall fuel consumption, particularly the use of
conventional petroleum fuels, by performing the following actions as
practicable:
2.1 Pursue low-emission vehicles and equipment for acquisition, with an
emphasis on alternative fuel, advanced technology, and/or SmartwaySm
certified vehicles and equipment.
2.2 Improve overall fleet fuel efficiency.
2.3 Establish practices to reduce vehicle miles traveled, passenger miles
traveled, engine hours, and/or ton miles traveled, as appropriate.
Section 3. Fort Worth will partner with the NCTCOG and DFWCC by performing the
following actions as practicable:
3.1 Maintain membership and active participation in DFWCC and submit timely
Clean Fleet Policy reporting.
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3.2 Evaluate and consider participation in programs to
test/commercialize/demonstrate new technologies to improve efficiency,
reduce emissions, and/or increase fuel efficiency.
3.3 Pursue activities which support peer fleets' efforts to implement fuel- or
emissions-reducing activities by sharing and maximizing resources.
3.4 Encourage fleet activities which minimize water, solid waste, or other
environmental impacts of fleet activities, as appropriate.
Section 4. Fort Worth will ensure drivers/operators and fleet personnel are familiar
with air quality and petroleum reduction goals by performing the following
actions as practicable:
4.1 Provide in-house training and/or attending training administered by
NCTCOG for fleet personnel and other staff involved in fleet decisions to
review policy elements and provide recommendations for achieving
objectives.
4.2 Consider other mechanisms to increase understanding and awareness
among fleet personnel and others.
Fort Worth acknowledges that adoption of the Clean Fleet Policy, adoption of an idle reduction
policy/SOP as outlined in section 1.1, submittal of both policies, and submittal of Clean Fleet Policy
reporting is required to be eligible for future clean fleet funding from the RTC, and may be considered
when determining other funding actions. The extent of Clean Fleet Policy implementation, as
documented through reporting, will also be a factor in receiving DFWCC fleet recognition.
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