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RESOLUTION NO. 99-52
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH
RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, that:
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WHEREAS, Collin, Dallas, Denton and Tarrant Counties are classified as
a serious non-attainment area for ozone under the Federal Clean Air Act of 1990;
and
WHEB.EAS, despite the implementation of numerous control measures,
the area has not achieved attainment status; and
WHEREAS, it is recognized that the introduction of low pollution emitting
vehicles into the area's vehicle fleet will significantly improve the area's ability to
achieve attainment status; and
WHEREAS, it is imperative that low emitting vehicle technology be
incorporated into all classes of passenger vehicles including minivans, pickup
trucks and sport utility vehicles; and
WHEREAS, it is equally important that the sulfur content of gasoline be
reduced to increase the effectiveness of the low emitting vehicle technology,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of North
Richland Hills hereby expresses its support of the National Low-Sulfur Gasoline
and Tier 2 Emission Standards proposed by the Environmental Protection
Agency,
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ATTEST:
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Patricia Hutson, City Secretary
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Charles Scoma,
Rex McEntire, City Attorney