HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2015-001 RESOLUTION NO. 2015-001
CLEAN FLEET POLICY R14-10
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,
WHEREAS, the City of North Richland Hills 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:
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Section 1. City of North Richland Hills 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 City of
North Richland Hills; 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. City of North Richland Hills 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.
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Section 3. City of North Richland Hills 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.
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. City of North Richland Hills 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.
City of North Richland Hills 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
This policy shall be in effect immediately upon its adoption and replaces the prior Clean
Fleet Vehicle Policy of the adopting entity
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I hereby certify that this policy was adopted by the City of North Richland Hills on
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APPROVE' A TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
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George A. Staples, City Attorney
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Karen Bostic, Assistant City Manager
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