HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 2001-051 RESOLUTION NO. 2001-51
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING
STAFF TO CONTINUE TO PROCEED WITH THE
EXECUTION OF THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION CLEAN VEHICLE PROGRAM GRANT;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS
DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE TO ACT AS THE CITY'S
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND AUTHORIZED
REPRESENTATIVE IN ALL MATTERS PERTAINING TO
THE CLEAN VEHICLE PROGRAM GRANT; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, THE Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991,
establishes the Intermodal Transportation System which will move people and goods in
an energy efficient manner and
WHEREAS, The Transportation Efficiency Act for the 21' Century, "TEA-21"
authorizes funding for the Surface Transportation Program for Fiscal Years 1998, 1999,
2000, 2001, 2002, and 2003; and
WHEREAS, Tarrant County has been designated a non-attainment area and thus
qualifies for CMAQ Funds; and
WHEREAS, North Central Texas Council of Governments has designed an Clean
Vehicle Program for the State's Transportation Agency which funds motor vehicle
conversions to alternative fuels up to 80%; and
WHEREAS, The City of Grapevine, seeing the need to continue to take an active
part in improving air quality, has applied for and was awarded funding for the Clean Fuel
Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the City endorses the Agreement for Clean Fuel Program
funding from the State Department of Transportation.
Section 2. That the City agrees to participate and follow the guidelines set forth
by the North Central Texas Council of Governments.
Section 3. That the City Council directs and designates the City Manager or his
representative as the City's Chief Executive Officer and authorized representative to act in
all matters in connection with this grant and the City's participation in the Clean Vehicle
Program.
Section 4. That this resolution shall become effective from and after the date of
its passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 16th day of October, 2001.
APPROVED:
William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Linda Huff L/
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
John F. Boyle, Jr.
City Attorney
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