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Home My WebLink AboutItem 15 - Clean Vehicle Fleets811:41T11611111 lip, 11 il� !ill! lqIll, 11 !1 i'll I'l l IUEA� �*M FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER MEETING DATE: JANUARY 5, 2016 SUBJECT: RESOLUTION SUPPORTING CLEAN VEHICLE FLEETS 10j;W01 812019YT11001011 City Council consider adopting a resolution supporting the Regional Transportation Council's Updated Clean Vehicle Fleet program and take any necessary action. I--mmfel Z•1I1 171 The Regional Transportation Council (RTC), as the policy body for the North Central Texas Council of Governments -Transportation Department, originally adopted a Clean Vehicle Policy in 2000 and has amended this policy as necessary. The most recent policy on Clean Vehicles was adopted by the City by Resolution 2008- 07 on February 19, 2008. The RTC has recently adopted an updated policy for the area and a revised resolution for adoption by governmental entities in the nine -county non - attainment region. This comprehensive policy addresses the areas in which fleet managers can positively impact air quality through vehicle acquisition, maintenance, operations and compliance verification. The guidelines include: • Reduce vehicle emissions • Reduce overall fuel consumption • Partnering with RTC to further Air Quality Improvements • Engage in training of staff to focus on Air Quality and Fuel Reduction Goals Continued participation in the RTC's Clean Fleet Vehicle Policy entitles the City of Grapevine to compete for clean vehicle funding made available by the RTC. Staff recommends approval. RESOLUTION NO. FLE6 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS ADOPTING AND IMPLEMENTING A CLEAN FLEET VEHICLE POLICY TO IMPROVE AIR QUALITY THROUGH ACQUISITION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF FLEET VEHICLES AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE WHEREAS, the Regional Transportation Council, comprised primarily of local elected officials, is the regional transportation policy body associated with the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) and has been and continues to be a forum for cooperative decisions on transportation; and, WHEREAS, the Regional Transportation Council supports the adoption and implementation of a Clean Fleet Vehicle Policy by the City of Grapevine Texas which was resolved on October 13, 2005; and, WHEREAS, the Dallas -Fort Worth Metropolitan area is a federally designated non -attainment area for the pollutant ozone; and, WHEREAS, air quality impacts the public health of the entire region; and, WHEREAS, the Regional Transportation Council is responsible for air quality conformity; and the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 require that in air quality non - attainment areas transportation plans and improvement programs conform to the applicable air quality implementation plan; and, WHEREAS, approximately fifty percent of the nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions in the Dallas -Fort Worth non -attainment area come from on -road vehicles; and WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine Texas wants to set achievable goals and provide workable, cost effective solutions to improve the Dallas -Fort Worth Metropolitan Area air, and implement those measures as soon as practicable to improve air quality; and WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites for the adoption of this resolution have been met, including but not limited to the Local Government Code and the Open Meetings Act; and WHEREAS, the City Council hereby declares that the approval of this resolution is in the best interests of the health, safety, and welfare of the public. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS: Section 1. Acquisition 1.1 Vehicle acquisitions for fleet expansion or replacement of model Year 2004 or Newer, shall be newest model year or engine standard only. Vehicle acquisitions to replace model year 2003 or older vehicles must show at least a 25% reduction in Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) emissions rate compared to the vehicle being replaced. (Waivers are possible when new technologies or achievements of the required emission reduction are not possible.) 1.2 Aftermarket technologies and conversions are acceptable for fleet expansion and fleet replacements. 1.2.1 Aftermarket technologies and conversions must be Environment Protection Agency (EPA) and/or CARB verified or certified or technology equivalent or better, as determined by the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) staff. 1.2.2 Conversions must comply with the provisions of EPA Memorandum 1A and Addendum Revision (June 25, 1974 and June 1, 1998). Section 2. Operations 2.1 Vehicle idling is allowed only for safety, emergency response, vehicle maintenance, equipment activity, warm-up/operations in cold temperature, and manufacturer recommended minimum idle/warm-up times. 2.2 Vehicles with the lowest NOx emissions that are capable of performing the required operational demands shall drive the most miles. 2.3 Fleet manager shall abide by latest refueling time/season guidance published by NCTCOG Air Quality Planning. 2.4 Non -emergency vehicles shall drive no more than the posted speed limit and avoid rapid acceleration. RES NO. 2 2.5 All drivers shall be trained on air quality appropriate operational requirements. Section 3. Maintenance 3.1 The City shall perform annual emission and safety inspections for all vehicles, even for vehicles with no state mandated inspection requirement. 3.2 The City commits to perform emission inspections for all vehicles with over 100,000 miles every 25,000 miles thereafter. 3.3 The City shall perform manufacturer's recommended maintenance. 3.4 The City commits to Mandatory participation in any diesel or other Texas Commission on Environmental Quality or NCTCOG inspection/maintenance program, including applicable test or pilot programs. Section 4. Compliance Verification .1 The City shall provide NCTCOG with an annual electronic update of fleet size and activity in a format established by NCTCOG. 4.2 The City of Grapevine Texas acknowledges that entities not adopting and complying with the Clean Fleet Vehicle Policy and/or reporting requirements will not be eligible for future clean vehicle funding and RTC may assess the City of Grapevine Texas compliance when considering other RTC funding actions. Section 5. That this resolution shall take effect from and after the date of its passage. PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 5th day of January, 2016. RES NO. 3 F.Ala ATTEST: