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RESOLUTION NO. 93-35
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS AUTHORIZING
PARTICIPATION BY THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND
HILLS IN THE OZONE ADVISORY PROGRAM OF THE
NORTH TEXAS CLEAN AIR COALITION.
WHEREAS, the Environmental Protection Agency has designated Collin, Dallas,
Denton and Tarrant Counties as a moderate ozone nonattainment area in accordance with
provisions of the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990; and
WHEREAS, this means that area residents are breathing unhealthy air for a few days
during the summer months when ozone levels become too high; and
WHEREAS, the North Texas Clean Air Coalition, comprised of the North Texas
Commission, Greater Dallas Chamber, Fort Worth Chamber and North Central Texas
Council of Governments, has initiated a voluntary Ozone Alert Program aimed at reducing
the frequency and severity of exceedences of the ozone standard in North Central Texas;
and
WHEREAS, this program was initiated to ensure not only a healthy environment but
also to begin complying with the Clean Air Act Amendments so that future economic
development activities are not threatened; and
WHEREAS, through the Ozone Alert Program, the Texas Air Control Board
(TACB) is monitoring weather conditions on a daily basis in this region to forecast the
probability of ozone formation; and
WHEREAS, in the event weather conditions indicate that excessive ozone may occur
on the following day, the National Weather Service will issue an Air Stagnation and Ozone
Advisory to their subscribers which will be relayed to the general public through radio,
television and print media along with steps that can be taken to reduce ozone formation;
and
WHEREAS, the Coalition is requesting that public sector organizations adopt a
program that endorses a prevention strategy that will assist the region in avoiding an actual
ozone exceedence; and
WHEREAS, the City of North Richland Hills wishes to participate in the Ozone
Alert Program by encouraging its citizens and employees to follow particular ozone
prevention guidelines;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, THAT:
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SECTION 1. The City of North Richland Hills is authorized to participate in the
Ozone Advisory Program, and, as such, may voluntarily execute those related activities listed
in the attachment to this Resolution.
SECTION 2. This Resolution shall be in effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 23rd day of August, 1993.
APPROVED:
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Tommy Brown - ayor
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Ozone Advisory Activities Endorsed by the City Council of the
City of North Richland Hills. Texas
Exhibit "A"
Resolution No. 93-35
1. Ride transit or carpool, adjusting commute times for this activity as necessary.
Carpool matching services can be provided to increase convenience commute options.
2. Depending upon agency policies, delay arrival times until 10 a.m., making up lost
hours in the same work week, work at nearby satellite locations, or work at home
communicating by phone or computer.
3. Limit your driving. Bring your lunch to work, rideshare to essential meetings, and
delay nonessential errands until the following day. Avoid excessive idling in bank
and fast-food drive-through lines.
4. Schedule summertime meetings in the afternoon. During an Ozone Advisory,
reschedule small, noncritical, morning meetings when possible.
5. Avoid refueling your vehicle during an Ozone Advisory. If you must, do so in the
late afternoon or evening, especially for public sector fleet vehicles. Choose service
stations with modern fuel nozzles (i.e., Stage II equipment).
6. Do not mow your lawn during an Ozone Advisory. Encourage building management
and/ or city services to delay lawn maintenance until after 10 a.m. Convert
landscapes to low-maintenance plantings.
7. Drive your most fuel efficient vehicle when possible. When ridesharing, leave unused
vehicles in a garage to reduce evaporative emissions.
8. Avoid the use of solvents, solvent-based paints, degreasers, or lighter fluid.
9. Roadway construction lane closures should be delayed until after 10 a.m. when
possible.
10. Appoint a coordinator to notify employees of an Ozone Advisory and to monitor
agency program effectiveness.
11. Avoid recreational motor boats, trail bikes, and small engine uses.