HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-145 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 02-145
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, RESOLVING THAT
THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA SHALL IDENTIFY AND
GIVE CONSIDERATION IN ITS VEHICLE PROCUREMENT TO
THE LOWEST EMISSION VEHICLES WHEREVER AVAILABLE,
PRACTICAL AND COST COMPETITIVE, AS DETERMINED BY
THE CITY. PUBLIC SAFETY AND EMERGENCY VEHICLES
SHALL BE EXEMPT FROM THIS POLICY.
WHEREAS, a variety of low emission vehicles in many applications are now
available or are becoming more available from many manufacturers in ultra-low emission
(ULEV), super-ultra-low-emission (SULEV), and zero-emission (ZEV) configurations; and
WHEREAS, zero emission vehicles can contribute to clean air now and for many
decades to come; and
WHEREAS, reducing air pollution is a shared responsibility, requiring the
participation
of all communities and their community members; and
WHEREAS, public institutions serve the public interest and should avoid creating
air pollution themselves whenever possible.
WHEREAS, cities can play a role and lead by example so that residents and
businesses will also willingly participate in clean air programs; and
WHEREAS, incentives are available through local Air Districts and the California
Air Resources Board to assist cities in acquiring ULEVs, SULEVs, and ZEVs; and
WHEREAS, many cities have leased or purchased ULEVs, SULEVs, and ZEVs
and use them in their fleets on a day-to-day basis.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Rancho Cucamonga shall
identify and give consideration in its vehicle procurement to the lowest emission vehicles
wherever available, practical and cost competitive, as determined by the City. Public safety and
emergency vehicles shall be exempt from this policy.
Please see the following page
for formal adoption,certification and signatures
Resolution No. 02-145
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 17th day of July 2002.
AYES: Alexander, Biane, Curatalo, Dutton, Williams
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
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William ?6ander, Ma or
ATTEST:
Debra J. Ada , CMC, City Clerk
I, DEBRA J. ADAMS, CITY CLERK of the City of Rancho Cucamonga,
California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly passed, approved and
adopted by the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, California, at a Regular Meeting
of said City Council held on the 17th day of July 2002.
Executed this 18th day of July 2002, at Rancho Cucamonga, California.
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bra J. Ada CMC, City Clerk