R-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:
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ATTEST:
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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
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THE TEXAS EMISSION REDUCTION PROGRAM, MAKE MODIFICATIONS
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Rick Stapler, Tressum,
TO THE LOW INCOME REPAIR AND ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND
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IMPLEMENT OTHER ENERGY EFFICIENCY MEASURES
Douglas AtM1es
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Bruce Beaty
WHEREAS; The Dallas Regional Mobility Coalition (DRMC) is comprised of five counties and
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twenty-seven titles in the EPA designated nine -county nonattainment area for federal air quality
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Steering Committee, and the Texas Clean Air Working Group (TCAWG) indicate extension of the
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TERP and modifications to the LIRAP are necessary along with full funding for both ro
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John Sa n
t.IN Wageman
Bin wmsfield
WHEREAS, Senator Kip Averitt filed SB 12 on February 15, 2007 for consideration by the Texas
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Legislature to achieve said recommendations;
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE DRMC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ON THIS
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THE 2nd DAY OF MARCH, 2007 THAT:
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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.
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2. DRMC expresses appreciation for Senator Averitt's effort to implement exmnsion of the
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TERP, modifications to LIRAP, and full funding of both programs grams from all past and
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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