HomeMy Public PortalAboutResolution No. 113-99 07-13-1999 RESOLUTION NO. 113 - 9 9
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, EXPRESSING SUPPORT
OF THE NATIONAL LOW-SULFUR GASOLINE AND TIER
2 EMISSION STANDARDS PROPOSED BY THE ENVIItON-
MENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY.
WHEREAS, Tarrant, Denton, Dallas, and Collin Counties are classified as a serious non-
attainment area for ozone under the federal Clean Air Act of 1990; and,
WHEREAS, despite the implementation of numerous control measures, the area has not
achieved attainment status; and,
WHEREAS, it is recognized that the introduction of low pollution emitting vehicles into
the area's vehicle fleet will significantly improve the azea's ability to achieve attainment status;
and,
WHEREAS, it is imperative that low emitting vehicle technology be incorporated into
all classes of passenger vehicles including minivans, pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles; and,
WHEREAS, it is equally important that the sulfur content of gasoline be reduced to
• increase the effectiveness of the low emitting vehicle technology.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of
Richland Hills, Texas, hereby expresses its support of the National Low-Sulfur Gasoline and Tier
2 Emission Standazds proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Richland Hills, Texas,
by a vote of 4 ayes, 0 nays, and 0 abstentions, on this the 13th day of Julv, 1999.
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LQ~d APPROVED:
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