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138 RESOLUTION 1998- 7q R A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE EARLY ACTION PLAN OF THE CENTRAL TEXAS CLEAN AIR FORCE; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EVALUATE AND IMPLEMENT THE EARLY ACTION PLAN; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. RECITALS: 1. Citizens of the City of San Marcos value clean and healthy air. 20 The City of San Marcos is dedicated to providing a clean environment for its citizens. 3. In July, 1997, the U.So Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) adopted new national ambient air quality standards for ozone, which provide greater protection for public health and welfare. 4. Ozone levels in the Austin-San Marcos area during 1995-97 exceeded the allowable concentrations under the new EPA standardo 5. Ozone at the levels experienced in the Austin-San Marcos area during 1995-97 are known to have adverse health effects especially on children and individuals with respiratory problems. 6. Actions which reduce emissions of ozone-causing pollutants may have other environmental and health benefits, such as reduced fine particulate levels and reduced emissions of greenhouse gases. 7. The City of San Marcos is a contributor to the Clean Air Force, a non-profit public- private organization dedicated to developing innovative solutions for healthy air in Central Texaso 8. The Clean Air Force has developed a flexible, voluntary, and broad based Early Action Plan that uses market incentives to encourage individuals and organizations to measurably reduce emissions of air pollutants which cause ozone. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS: PART 1. The City of San Marcos will support the implementation of the Early Action Plan. PART 2. The City Manager, Larry D. Gilley, or his designee, is authorized to evaluate and implement cost effective measures that (1) reduce emissions of ozone- causing pollutants from facilities and equipment owned or operated by the City of San Marcos or its contractors, or (2) rely on the City's purchasing and facilities to provide incentives for others to reduce their emissions of ozone causing pollutants. The City Manager, or his designee, is also authorized to work with the Clean Air Force to publicize the Early Action Plan, publicly recognize entities that make emissions reductions under the Plan, and promote its implementation by other public and private entities in Central Texaso PART 3. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage.