HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 980414-L - Support Clean Air ForceRESOLUTION NO. O 0 `f I — L
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS TO SUPPORT CLEAN AIR EFFORTS IN
CENTRAL TEXAS BY SUPPORTING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE
CLEAN AIR FORCE'S EARLY ACTION PLAN BY PROMOTING THE
EARLY ACTION PLAN, PUBLICLY RECOGNIZING ENTITIES THAT
MAKE EMISSIONS REDUCTIONS UNDER THE PLAN, AND
FURTHERING ITS IMPLEMENTATION BY PUBLIC AND PRIVATE
ENTITIES IN CENTRAL TEXAS.
WHEREAS, the citizens of the City of Georgetown value clean and healthy air;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Georgetown is dedicated to providing a clean
environment for its citizens; and
WHEREAS, in July, 1997, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency adopted
new national ambient air quality standards for ozone, which provide greater protection for
public health and welfare; and
WHEREAS, ozone levels in the Georgetown area during 1995-97 exceeded the
allowable concentrations under the new EPA standard; and
WHEREAS, ozone at the levels experienced in the Georgetown area during 1995-
97 is known to have adverse health effects, especially on children and individuals with
respiratory problems; and
WHEREAS, actions that reduce emissions of ozone -causing pollutants may have
other environmental and health benefits, such as reduced fine particulate levels and
reduced emissions of greenhouse gases; and
WHEREAS, the City of Georgetown is a contributor to the Clean Air Force, a
non-profit public-private organization dedicated to developing innovative solutions for
healthy air in Central Texas; and
WHEREAS, the Clean Air Force has developed a flexible, voluntary, and broad-
based Early Action Plan that uses market incentives to encourage individuals and
organizations to measurably reduce emissions of air pollutants which cause ozone;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. The facts and recitation contained in the preamble of this
resolution are hereby found and declared to be true and correct, and are incorporated by
reference herein and expressly made a part hereof, as if copied verbatim. The City
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Council hereby finds that this resolution implements the following policy or policies of
the Century Plan - Policy Plan Element:
Environmental and Resource Conservation Policy End 3.0, which states: "The
physical qualities that make Georgetown attractive are protected."
SECTION 2. The City of Georgetown will support the implementation of the
Early Action Plan. To that end, the City of Georgetown, Texas will support clean air
efforts in Central Texas by supporting the implementation of the Clean Air Force's Early
Action Plan by promoting the Early Action Plan, publicly recognizing entities that make
emissions reductions under the Plan, and furthering its implementation by public and
private entities in Central Texas.
SECTION 3. The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute, and the City Secretary
to attest thereto this resolution on behalf of the City of Georgetown.
SECTION 4. This resolution shall be effective immediately upon adoption.
Resolved this 14th day of April, 1998.
Approved: Attest:
Leo Wood Sandra D. Lee
Mayor
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City Secretary
Approved as to form:
Marianne Banks
City Attorney