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11-029 RESOLUTION NO. 11 -029 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR THE REDUCTION OF VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS (VOCs) IN ORDER TO COMPLY WITH THE RATE OF FURTHER PROGRESS REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH IN THE PROPOSED 2011 DFW STATE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR OZONE WHEREAS, the City of Southlake, Texas, is a home rule municipality 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 of Southlake recognizes in its Comprehensive Plan (Southlake 2025 Plan) that air quality is a serious problem in North Central Texas and may impact the quality of life of its citizens by causing health problems, damaging natural resources, and damaging property; and WHEREAS, a specific objective of the Comprehensive Plan (Southlake 2030) is to protect and enhance air quality in coordination with federal, regional and local agencies; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, THAT: URGES THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY TO: Section 1: The City Council urges the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and Environmental Protection Agency to implement control measures for emissions of VOCs. Section 2: This resolution shall become effective after its passage and approval by the City Council. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE DAY OF 2011. CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS John Terrell Mayor ATTEST: Alicia Richardson, TRMC City Secretary