HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-1218 01-24-2006RESOLUTION NO. 06 -1218
RESOLUTION ADOPTING CLEAN FLEET VEHICLE
STANDARDS WITHIN THE DALLAS -FORT WORTH
METROPOLITAN AREA.
WHEREAS, the Regional Transportation Council, comprised primarily of local
elected officials, is the regional transportation policy body associated with the North
Texas Council of Governments, and has been and continues to be a forum for the
cooperative decisions on transportation; and,
WHEREAS, the Regional Transportation Council supports the adoption and
implementation of a Clean Fleet Vehicle Policy by the City of Euless which was resolved
on October 13, 2005; and,
WHEREAS, the Dallas -Fort Worth area is federally designated as a non -
attainment area for the pollutant ozone and air quality impacts the public health of the
entire region; and,
WHEREAS, the Regional Transportation Council is responsible for air quality
conformity; and the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 require that in air quality non -
attainment areas transportation plans and improvement programs conform to the
applicable air quality implementation plans; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Euless wants to set achievable goals and provide
workable, cost effective solutions to improve the Dallas -Fort Worth Metropolitan Area
air, and implement those measures as soon as practicable to improve air quality; and,
WHEREAS, approximately fifty percent of the nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions in
the Dallas -Fort Worth non - attainment area come from on -road vehicles; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Euless by adoption of this resolution desires to be a
leader in clean fleet vehicle standards within the Dallas -Fort Worth metropolitan area.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EULESS, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1
Acquisition
1.1 Vehicle acquisitions for fleet expansion or replacement of model year 2004 or
newer shall be the newest model year or engine standard only.
1.2 Vehicle acquisitions to replace model year 2003 or older vehicles must show at
least a 25% reduction in Nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions rate compared to the
vehicle replaced.
1.3 Aftermarket technologies and conversions are acceptable for fleet expansion and
fleet replacements.
1.3.1 Aftermarket technologies and conversions must be Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) approved and /or California Air Research Board (CARB) verified
or certified technology equivalent or better, as determined by the North Central
Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) staff.
1.3.2 Conversions must comply with provisions of EPA Memorandum 1A and
Addendum Revisions (June 25, 1974 and June 1, 1998)
SECTION 2
Operations
2.1 Vehicle idling is allowed only for safety, emergency response, vehicle
maintenance, routine equipment activity, initial start/warm -up in cold weather
operations, and manufacturer recommended minimum idle/warm -up times.
2.2 Vehicles with the lowest NOx emissions that are capable of performing required
operational demands shall drive the most miles.
2.3 Non - emergency vehicles shall drive no more than the posted speed limits and
avoid rapid acceleration.
2.4 All drivers shall be trained on air quality appropriate operational requirements.
2.5 Fleet & Facility Administrator shall abide by the latest NCTCOG published Air
Quality Planning Guide for seasonal refueling.
SECTION 3
Maintenance
3.1 Fleet Operations will perform annual emission and safety inspections for all on-
road vehicles even where said vehicle is not required by state mandated
inspection requirement.
3.2 Fleet vehicles over 100,000 must have a state emissions test performed every
25,000 and thereafter.
3.3 Fleet & Facility Administrator will verify that the manufacturer's recommended
maintenance schedule is performed as specified.
3.4 Fleet & Facility Administrator will seek out and participate in any mandated Texas
Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) or NCTCOG
inspection /maintenance program to include pilot or test programs.
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SECTION 4
Compliance Verification
4.1 The City of Euless shall provide NCTOG with an annual electronic update of fleet
size and activity in a format established by the participating cities and NCTOG.
4.2 The City Of Euless acknowledges that entities that do not adopt and comply with
the Clean Fleet Policy and /or reporting criteria will not be eligible for future clean
vehicle funding and the RTC may consider the city's compliance with this
resolution and or ordinance when considering other RTC funding.
SECTION 5
This resolution shall be in effect immediately upon its adoption.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED at the regular meeting of the Euless City Council
on the 24th day of January, 2006, by a vote of 6 ayes, 0 nays, and o
abstentions.
APPROVED:
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/Nary Lib Saleh, Mayor
ATTEST:
Susan Crim, T' C, City Secretary
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