6. Resolution 4250 - Adopt Clean Cities ProgramRESOLUTION NO. 4250
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE FLATHEAD VALLEY/GLACIER NATIONAL PARK
CLEAN CITIES PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A MEMORANDUM
OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY.
WHEREAS, the City of Kalispell recognizes the need to protect the
air and water resources of the Flathead Valley, and
WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Energy and General Services
Administration have established the "Clean Cities
Program" to reduce dependence on petroleum -based fuels
and to reduce emissions for vehicles by promoting the use
of public alternative fuel vehicles, and
WHEREAS, pursuant to said Program the Flathead Valley/Glacier
National Park Clean Cities Program was created with the
goals of expanding the number of alternative fuel
vehicles; developing a self-sustaining, cost effective
alternative fuel vehicles program and promoting
alternative forms of transportation, and
WHEREAS, the Flathead City/County Health Department is the Clean
City Coordinator, and
WHEREAS, a Memorandum of Understanding has been drafted for
F. execution by various entities with Flathead County and
Glacier National Park which support goals and objectives
of the Clean Cities Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KALISPELL AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. That the City of Kalispell hereby adopts the
Flathead County/Glacier National Park Clean
Cities Program, dated November 24, 1995.
SECTION II. That the Mayor is authorized and directed to
sign on behalf of the City the Memorandum of
Understanding with other stakeholders of the
Clean Cities Program.
SECTION III. This Resolution shall take effect immediately
upon passage by the City Council.
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PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND MAYOR OF THE CITY OF
KALISPELL THIS DAY OF JANUARY, 1996.
Attest:
Debbie Gifford, CMC
Clerk of Council
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Menu of Suggested Commitments and Goals
CITY/COUNTY
The City/County of has committed itself to making a better place to
live. We believe clean air is a priceless resource vital to the health and well being of all citizens.
In support of the Clean Cities Program and the quality of life in we will make
some or all of the following commitments.
❑ Continue street sweeping and de-icer programs designed to reduce vehicle emissions
and traffic congestion and to remove air particulate.
❑ Facilitate the work of the Clean Cities Program by appointing a Clean Cities Program
Coordinator.
❑ Add to the motor pool a minimum of _ alternative fuel vehicles each year for
years.
❑ Add at least alternative fuel vehicles to the motor fleet by the year
❑ Expand the number of alternative fuel vehicles that we own and operate as funding
becomes available.
❑ Commit to use alternative fuel in those vehicles capable of running on either an
alternative fuel or gasoline.
0 Collect data on alternative vehicles in use. Identify those vehicles true costs and
measure their performance. Make the data available to the public.
❑ Support other groups, particularly those focused on improving air quality, as they
work to promote AFV use.
❑ Encourage those responsible for purchasing new vehicles to give careful
consideration to the purchase of both dedicated and multi -fueled alternative fuel
vehicles.
❑ All existing vehicles will be considered for conversion to alternative fuels based on
usage patterns and demand, fuel availability, safety, and administrative approval.
❑ Fuel efficiency and emission factors will be given a high priority in the selection of
replacement vehicles.
❑ Many of the services provided by City vehicles are emergency and rapid response in
nature. As alternative fuel technology meets the demands of these vehicles, the
percentage of City emergency vehicles using the alternative fuels will expand.
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❑ Collect data on alternative fuels in use. Identify those vehicles' true cost and
performance and make the data available to the public.
❑ Evaluate the potential consumption of propane, natural gas, and/or ethanol as an
alternative fuel.
❑ Support the expansion of public alternative fueling locations as appropriate.
❑ Include AFV performance and cost information in our fuel management presentations
and communications.
❑ Educate our fleet fuel customers about the benefits of AFVs.
❑ Promote AFV use in any other capacity as required.
❑ Keep up to date on new technology in the AFV industry
❑ Encourage employees to share rides in commuting to and from work.