RE 2000-08-22.1 RESOLUTION NO. 20000822. I
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COPPELL,
TEXAS, SUPPORTING THE TEXAS CLEAN AIR WORKING GROUP (TCAWG)
EFFORTS TO SEEK LEGISLATIVE SUPPORT IN REDUCING MOBILE SOURCE
EMISSIONS, CREATING INCENTIVES FOR COMMERCIAL EMISSIONS
REDUCTION, AND EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF
THE STATE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR THE NORTH TEXAS
NONATTAINMENT AREA.
WHEREAS, air quality impacts the public health as well as the economic health of our
entire region and State; and
WHEREAS, the Texas Legislature has an important role to play assisting all areas of the
State to attain and maintain compliance with federal air quality standards, while maintaining a
strong economy; and
WHEREAS, a successful air quality compliance strategy can be accomplished through a
cooperative approach in which all regions of the State -- urban, suburban and rural -- recognize their
roles and stakes in the process; and
WHEREAS, the integrated nature of the Texas economy provides statewide benefits when
air quality compliance is achieved.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS THAT:
SECTION 1. The City of Coppell encourages efforts of the Texas Clean Air Working
Group (TCAWG) to seek support and involvement of the 77th Texas Legislature for prudent and
effective policies, strategies, and legislation, which will improve Texas air quality and meet the
Federal Clean Air Act standards.
SECTION 2. The TCAWG Interim Legislative Policy Statement (Exhibit A) is hereby
adopted to reflect support of three priority policy areas to:
(a) Develop an integrated strategy to reduce mobile source emissions;
(b) Develop innovative financial incentives for commercial emissions reduction; and
(c) Support the effective implementation and enforcement of the State
Implementation Plan.
SECTION 3. Copies of this resolution should be communicated to members of the
Texas Legislative Delegation, the Dallas Regional Mobility Coalition (DRMC), the Texas Clean
Air Working Group and other appointed and elected officials for consideration during the 77th
Legislature.
DULY PASSED and approved by the City Council of the City of Coppell, Texas, on this
the 22nd day of August , 2000.
APPROVED:
CANDY SHEEHAN, MAYOR
ATTEST:
LIBBY BALL, CITY SECRETARY
ROBERT E. HAGER,~ITY ATTORNEY