HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolutions (R-95-1101)-03/21/1995
RESOLUTION R-95-1101
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AGREEMENT FOR FUNDING OF ALTERNATIVE
FUELS PROGRAM FROM THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
WHEREAS, the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991, ("ISTEA")
codified under title 23 U.S.C. Section 101 et seq., establishes the National
Intermodal Transportation System that is economically efficient and
environmentally sound, provides the foundation for the nation to compete in
the global economy, and will move people and goods in an energy efficient
manner; and
WHEREAS, Title 23 U.S.C. Section 149 establishes a congestion mitigation and air
quality improvement program ("CMAQ") to contribute to the attainment of a
national ambient air quality standard to be implemented by the States'
Transportation Agencies; and
WHEREAS, a program of converting new and existing vehicles from conventional fuels
to alternative fuels is desired, to be hereinafter identified as the "Alternative
Fuels Program", and
WHEREAS, CMAQ funds have been made available to the State through the U.S.
Department of Transportation for the advancement of the Alternative Fuels
Program; and
WHEREAS, NCTCOG has submitted the Alternative Fuels Program through the Texas
Natural Resource Conservation Commission to the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency for incorporation in the State implementation plan to
assist in the reduction of ozone-forming mobile emissions; and
WHEREAS, the State and the Recipient desire to enter into this agreement to establish
the parties' obligations and responsibilities associated with the Alternative
Fuels Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS supports the agreement with the Texas Department of
Transportation for the funding of the Alternative Fuels Program and authorizes the City
Manager to execute all necessary applications, contracts and agreements to implement
and fulfill the purpose specified in the resolution.
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Passed by a vote of If ayes, ~ nays, and 0 abstenti~ns, at a r~lar meeting
of the City Council of the City of Colleyville, Texas on the OlJ~ day of d r,-,Jt I
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1995.
ATTEST:
CITY OF COLLEYVILLE:
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City Secretary
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Cheryl Feigel
Mayor
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