HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 111213-NRESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS,
SUPPORTING THE U.S ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY'S NATIONAL INITIATIVE,
OZONE ADVANCE, THROUGH MEMBERSHIP IN THE CLEAN AIR COALITION AND
PARTICIPATION IN THEIR GOAL TO FACILITATE A VOLUNTARY EMISSION -REDUCTION
PLAN, TO BE COMPLETED THIS YEAR.
WHEREAS, the City of Georgetown geographically falls within the Austin -Round Rock Metropolitan
Statistical Area (MSA,) which includes Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Travis and Williamson Counties; and
WHEREAS, the City of Georgetown acknowledges that in 2012 the Austin -Round Rock MSA was within
2 ppb of being in violation of the 8-hour National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for ozone, as
established by the Environmental Protection Agency; and
WHEREAS, the City of Georgetown is a member of the Capital Area Council of Government's Clean Air
Coalition, which actively sponsors the Ozone Advance Program to achieve air quality and public health benefits
by implementing early voluntary pollution control measures for ozone, before air quality violations occur or
before Federal measures are mandated; and
WHEREAS, the Clean Air Coalition has agreed to participate in the Ozone Advance Program and has
committed to submit an Action Plan by December 31, 2013.
WHEREAS, the Clean Air Coalition has requested that its members commit to specific emission control
measures, through resolution, by November 15, 2013, as a part of the Action Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN,
TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1: The City of Georgetown commits to maintain its current list of emission control measures as part
of the Clean Air Coalition's Action Plan, as detailed in Attachment A.
SECTION 2: This Resolution shall be effective upon approval by the City Council of the City of Georgetown.
The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute, and the City Secretary to attest thereto this resolution on behalf of the
City of Georgetown.
RESOLVED this 12 day of November, 2013.
TH ITY OF GEOR TOWN
George arver, Mayor
APPROVED AS COFORM:
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gridget Chapn' an, ty Attorney
ATTACHMENT A
EMISSION CONTROL MEASURES
The City of Georgetown commits to implement or continue to utilize the following Emission Control Measures
(ECM,) all of which are included on the Clean Air Coalition's list of suggested ECM :
+ Use vehicles powered by Alternate Fuels that reduce vehicle emissions, when appropriate, within the City's
fleet.
+ Use Texas Low Emission Diesel equivalent fuels (TXLED,) such as Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD,) in all diesel
vehicles, including off -road equipment.
+ Maintain fleet vehicles according to manufacturer's specifications and perform Preventative Maintenance
(PMs) at regularly scheduled intervals.
+ Require vehicle operators to limit vehicle idling to 5 minutes.
+ Provide Direct Deposit of City payroll for employees.
+ Provide and promote On-line access to City Services, such as utility bill payment and permit application.
o Provide the following Resource Conservation Programs to customers, that ultimately result in fewer
emissions:
➢ Provide Citywide Single Stream Recycling
➢ Maintain a Reuse Water Utility
➢ Provide Curbside Yard Waste Pickup Program
+ Decrease the demand for electricity by providing the following Energy Conservation Programs to
customers:
A Rooftop Photovoltaic Solar installation
➢ Home Energy Audits
➢ Home Weatherization Programs
+ Promote activities aimed at reducing or controlling emissions, such as the Conservation Services Campaigns
that advocate "Walk, Don't Drive," "If you have to drive, Carpool" and a promotion of "The Clothes tine, as
an alternative to the electric clothes dryer."