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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: 1 1 du. Linda Huff L/ City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM: John F. Boyle, Jr. City Attorney RES. NO. 2001-51 2