R-2472-1-06RESOLUTION NO. 2472-1-06(R)
' A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN
COUNTY, TEXAS, ADOPTING A CLEAN VEHICLE FLEET POLICY; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Regional Transportation Council, comprised primarily of local elected officials, is the
regional transportation policy body associated with the North Central Texas Council of Governments, and has
been and continues to be a forum for cooperative decisions on transportation; and,
WHEREAS, the Regional Transportation Council supports the adoption and implementation of a Clean Fleet
Vehicle Policy by the City of Allen which was resolved on October 13, 2005; and,
WHEREAS, the Dallas -Fort Worth area is a federally designated nonattainment area for the pollutant owne
and air quality impacts the public health of the entire region; and,
WHEREAS, the Regional Transportation Council is responsible for air quality conformity; and the Clean Air
Act Amendments of 1990 require that in air quality nonattainmmt areas transportation plans and
improvement programs conform to the applicable air quality implementation plan; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Allen wants to set achievable goals and provide workable, cost effective solutions to
improve the Dallas -Fort Worth Metropolitan Area air, and implement those measures as soon as practicable to
improve air quality; and,
WHEREAS, approximately fifty percent of the nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions in the Dallas -Fort Worth
' nonattainment area come from on -road vehicles.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN,
COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. Acquisition
1.1 Vehicle acquisitions for fleet expansion or replacement of model year 2004 or newer,
shall be newest model year or engine standard only.
1.2 Vehicle acquisitions to replace model year 2003 or older vehicles must show at least a
25% reduction in Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) emissions rate compared to the vehicle being
replaced. (Waivers are possible when new technologies or achievements of the required
emission reduction are not possible.)
1.3 Aftermarket technologies and conversions are acceptable for fleet expansion and fleet
replacements.
1.3.1 Aftermarket technologies and conversions must be Environment Protection
Agency (EPA) and/or CARD verified or certified or technology equivalent or
better, as determined by the North Central Texas Council of Governments
(NCTCOG) staff.
' 1.3.2 Conversions must comply with the provisions of EPA Memorandum lA and
Addendum Revision (June 25, 1974 and Jane 1, 1998).
SECTION 2. Operations
' 2.1 Vehicle idling is allowed only for safety, emergency response, vehicle maintenance,
equipment activity, warn-up/operations in cold temperature, and manufacturer
recommended minimum idle/warm-up times.
2.2 Vehicles with the lowest NOx emissions that are capable of performing the required
operational demands shall drive the most miles.
2.3 Fleet manager shall abide by latest refueling time/season guidance published by
NCTCOG Air Quality Planning.
2.4 Nonemergency vehicles shall drive no more than the posted speed limit and avoid rapid
acceleration.
25 All drivers shall be trained on air quality appropriate operational requirements
SECTION 3. Maintenance
3.1 Perform annual emission and safety inspections for all vehicles, even for vehicles with
no state mandated inspection requirement.
3.2 All vehicles with over 100,000 miles must have emission inspections every 25,000
miles thereafter.
' 3.3 Perform manufacturer's recommended maintenance.
3.4 Mandatory participation in any diesel or other Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality or NCTCOG inspection/maintenance program, including applicable test or
pilot programs.
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SECTION 4. Compliance Verification
4.1 Public sector entity shall provide NCTCOG with an annual electronic update of fleet size
and activity in a format established by NCTCOG.
4.2 The City of Allen acknowledges that entities not adopting and complying with the Clean
Fleet Vehicle Policy and/or reporting requirements will not be eligible for future clean
vehicle funding and RTC may assess compliance by the City of Allen when considering
other RTC funding actions.
SECTION 5. This Resolution shall become effective immediately from and after its passage.
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DULY PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN
COUNTY, TEXAS, ON THIS THE 10' DAY OF JANUARY, 2006.
APPROVED:
Stephdh Temll, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Shelley B. George, C, CITY TARY
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