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Home My WebLink AboutR-2599-3-07RESOLUTION NO. 2599-3-07(R) ' A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, ENDORSING RESOLUTION NO. 2007-01 AS APPROVED BY THE DALLAS REGIONAL MOBHdTY COALITION (DRMC) THAT SUPPORTS LEGISLATIVE EFFORTS CONTAINED IN SENATE BELL 12 BY SENATOR RIP AVERITT TO EXTEND THE TEXAS EMISSION REDUCTION PROGRAM (TERP), MAKE MODIFICATIONS TO THE LOW INCOME REPAIR AND ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LIRAP), AND IMPLEMENT OTHER ENERGY EFFICIENCY MEASURES. WHEREAS, the City of Allen is firmly committed to supporting regional efforts toward addressing the mobility and air quality needs of its citizens and for future generations; and, WHEREAS, the Texas Emission Reduction Program (TERP) and Low Income Repair and Assistance Program (LIRAP) are two of the most cost-effective methods to more quickly address mobile source emission reductions to accelerate achievement of air quality standards; and, WHEREAS, recommendations from the DRMC Legislative Committee, the North Texas Clean Air Steering Committee, and the Texas Clean Air Working Group (TCAWG) indicate extension of the TERP and modifications to the LMAP are necessary along with full funding for both programs. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, ' COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, THAT: SECTION 1. The Allen City Council hereby endorses Resolution No. 2007-01, as approved by the Dallas Regional Mobility Coalition (DRMC), and attached hereto as Exhibit "A," and strongly urges Senators and Representatives from the North Texas area to assist in achieving passage of legislation extending the Texas Emission Reduction Program (TERP), modifying the Low Income Repair and Assistance Program (LIRAP), and providing full funding for both programs. SECTION 2. This Resolution shall become effective immediately from and after its passage. DULY PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNC I, OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, ON THIS THE 13TH DAY OF MARCH, 2007. APPROVED: tephen T rrell, MAYOR ATTEST: 1 O4_ She ey B. Georg Y SECRETARY I 1 75M Canpbell Road DALLAS REGIONAL Suae 113-205 Della, Texas 75248 MOBILITY COALITION 9M" 2 -IW 9721312-1645(FAX) aortal ccu9(a)anmadoet RESOLUTION #2007-01 Execute, eommmee A RESOLUTION OF THE DALLAS REGIONAL MOBILITY COALITION Mery Ham, COLTaa EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (DRMC) SUPPORTING LEGISLATIVE EFFORTS M. Dickey, coCbvr CONTAINED IN SENATE BILL 12 BY SENATOR KIP AVERITT TO EXTEND 1''nda Kon,,, Vioochen THE TEXAS EMISSION REDUCTION PROGRAM, MAKE MODIFICATIONS Cordy stnub" Secretary Rick Stapler, Tressum, TO THE LOW INCOME REPAIR AND ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND Chad Amina IMPLEMENT OTHER ENERGY EFFICIENCY MEASURES Douglas AtM1es (eery 6a Bruce Beaty WHEREAS; The Dallas Regional Mobility Coalition (DRMC) is comprised of five counties and Bin Blsydes twenty-seven titles in the EPA designated nine -county nonattainment area for federal air quality Angie erten Burton Standards; and, Pat E e s David Green Jelin 1.. 11eimm4 Jr WHEREAS, DRMC had participated in joint efforts within the area and at the State level to seek Lee Herring control measures and legislation to assist the State in completing a State Implementation Plan (SIP) Joe Jaynes that will achieve compliance with the federal standards by the 2010 attainment date; and, Pete Kamp Bak, Miler Join Mandy WHEREAS, The Texas Emission Reduction Program (TERP) and Low Income Repair and Mike Noack Assistance Program (LIRAP) are two of the most cost-effective methods to more quickly address Mork Pachao mobile source emission reductions to accelerate achievement of air quality standards; and, Jayne Piers Bob Phelps Beeky Sebxsoao WHEREAS, Recommendations from the DRMC Legislative Committee, the North Texas Clean Air Carl sherman Steering Committee, and the Texas Clean Air Working Group (TCAWG) indicate extension of the Mike Simpsoa TERP and modifications to the LIRAP are necessary along with full funding for both ro a7 g g P gams; and, John Sa n t.IN Wageman Bin wmsfield WHEREAS, Senator Kip Averitt filed SB 12 on February 15, 2007 for consideration by the Texas Ex o. Main Legislature to achieve said recommendations; Char1a Emery NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE DRMC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ON THIS win. We THE 2nd DAY OF MARCH, 2007 THAT: Jerry warm Mmhael Moms Gary Thomaz I. DRMC expresses for SB 12 and encourages strop support P g PP Senators and Representatives from the North Texas area to assist in achieving passage ofthe Legislation. accutoe Daav,r 2. DRMC expresses appreciation for Senator Averitt's effort to implement exmnsion of the James MXaley TERP, modifications to LIRAP, and full funding of both programs grams from all past and David A G ffln, Assxiata projected revenue collected for the program. 3. Copies of this support Resolution will be forwarded to appropriate elected and appointed officials along with encouragement for all DRMC member agencies to consider similar Resolutions ofsupport. Judge Mary Hom— Co -Chair Commissioner Maurine Dickey—Co-Chair ATTEST Grady Smithey, Secretary