R-3286-3-15RESOLUTION NO. 3286-3-15 (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 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 and 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 decision 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 US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has designated the DFW area m 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 ail future vehicle funding for
entities that adopt and comply with a policy consistent with the provisions outlined below,
WHEREAS, the City of Allen will 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 RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN,
COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. The City of Allen 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 Allen;
communicate ideal -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. The City of Allen 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 Smartwayrm 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. The City of Allen 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. The City of Allen 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.
' The City of Allen 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
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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.
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SECTION 5. This Resolution shall become effective immediately from and after its passage.
DULY PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN
COUNTY, TEXAS, ON THIS THE le DAY OF MARCH 2015.
APPROVED:
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Stephen Terrell, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Shelley B. —.C, CITY — c —
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