CC Resolution No. 1453 2733
RESOLUTION NO. 1453
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
SUPPORTING THE TEXAS NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION
COMMISSION'S EFFORTS TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT SOLUTIONS FOR
OZONE REDUCTION THROUGH THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A STATE
IMPLEMENTATION PLAN; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
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WHEREAS, the federal Environmental Protection Agency has mandated that the Greater
Houston area, including Baytown and Chambers County in the state of Texas, meet Federal Clean Air
Standards for ozone by the year 2007; and
WHEREAS, the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission ("TNRCC"), a state agency,
has been charged with the responsibility of developing and implementing solutions to reduce ozone
through the establishment of a State Implementation Plan for ozone reductions; and
WHEREAS, the TNRCC is in the process of seeking public input regarding the elements,
substance and extent of this State Implementation Plan;NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,TEXAS:
Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, supports the establishment
of a cost effective State Implementation Plan that balances clean air solutions with a strong regional
economy. More specifically,the City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas,urges
• Adoption of proven standards such as those implemented in the state of California;
• Disregard of excessive, unproven and scientifically questionable standards;
• Adoption of national fuel and motor vehicle standards to control exhaust emissions;
• Disregard of region-specific minimum result, high cost fuel blends;
• Establishment of the maximum time frame allowed by law for efficient installation of
controls; and
• State and federal incentives to reduce air emissions from all sources through either
market-based applications or new innovative technology.
Section 2: This resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage by the
City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas.
INTRODUCED, READ and PASSED by the affirmative vote of the City Council of the City of
Baytown this the 10`h day of August, 2000.
PETE C. ALFARO, Nrayor
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GARV W. SMITH, City Clerk
APP OVED AS TO FORM:
I CIO RAMIREZ, SR ity Attorney
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