HomeMy WebLinkAbout6041_CCv0001.pdf RESOLUTION NO. 6041
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS
IDENTIFYING AND GIVING PREFERENCE TO PROCURING VEHICLES
WITH THE LOWEST EMISSIONS AS PRACTICALLY AND REASONABLY
COST COMPETITIVE AND EXEMPTING PUBLIC SAFETY AND
EMERGENCY VEHICLES FROM THIS POLICY
WHEREAS, more than 2/3 of Southern California's air pollution comes from mobile sources,such
as cars, trucks, and buses; and
WHEREAS, conventional cars degrade with use and become serious sources of pollution. As our
population grows, the gains we have made in cleaning our air will inevitably erode
unless cleaner technologies enter the marketplace; and
WHEREAS, "Upstream emissions"from gasoline,including those from refineries and from diesel
trucks delivering the fuel, are significant contributors to unhealthy air, and
WHEREAS, a wide variety of low emission vehicles in many applications are now available from
many manufacturers in ultra-low emission (ULEV), super-ultra-low-emission
(SULEV),and zero-emission(ZEV)configurations. Some are powered by gasoline,
some natural gas,some hybrid electrics,and some are battery-powered electrics;and
WHEREAS, zero emission vehicles can assure 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 have a responsibility to serve the public interest and avoid creating
air pollution themselves whenever possible; and
WHEREAS, cities can and should play a significant role. Cities are significant users of vehicles
and equipment,and they regularly purchase new vehicles and equipment. Cities can
and should lead by example so that residents and businesses will, also willingly
participate in clean air programs; and
WHEREAS, significant incentives are available through local Air Districts and the California Air
Resources Board for cities to acquire ULEVs, SULEVs, and ZEVs. In addition,
cities are provided special funding each year through AB 2766 funds that can only
be spent on reducing air pollution; and
WHEREAS, many cities have leased or purchased ULEVs, SULEVs, and ZEVs and use them in
their fleets on a day-to-day basis. Their experience has been uniformly positive;and
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WHEREAS, despite limited availability, the ZEVs have received rave reviews from fleet
operators. Operating costs are much lower with ZEVs than conventional vehicles;
and
WHEREAS, some cities have shown special leadership and have adopted procurement policies
that give preference to the cleanest available vehicles suitable for each application;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
REDLANDS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the City of Redlands shall identify and give preference in its vehicle
procurement to the lowest emission vehicles available,as practically and reasonably cost competitive
for a given application,or where funding is available to assure that such vehicles are reasonably cost
competitive. Public safety and emergency vehicles shall be exempt from this policy.
ADOPTED, SIGNED AND APPROVED this 7th day of May 2042.
Mayor of the City of Redlands
ATTEST:
Cit lerk
I,Lorrie Poyzer,City Clerk of the City of Redlands,hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was
adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on the 7th day of May 2002 by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Peppler, Gilbreath, Harrison, George, Mayor Haws
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Lorri oyzer, City
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