18-004RESOLUTION NO. 18-004
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING ADOPTION OF THE NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS
COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS CLEAN CITIES REVISED CLEAN FLEET
POLICY
WHEREAS, the City of Southlake, Texas is a home rule city acting under its charter adopted by the electorate
pursuant to Article XI, Section 5 of the Texas Constitution and Chapter 9 of the Local Government Code; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Southlake has determined that efforts contributing to the reduction in
local air pollution will increase the quality of lifefor all citizens, which is a primary goal of the City; and
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 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 Southlake wishes to 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:
Section 1. City of Southlake 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 Southlake; 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 Southlake 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.
Section 3. City of Southlake 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 Southlake 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 Southlake 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.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE DAY OF Y�z�2��2 2018.
CITY SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS
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Laura ill, Mayor
City of Southlake
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Attest:
Carol Ann Borges, TRMC
City Secretary