Title
Presentation by Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG) regarding the Clean Air Coalition and regional air quality plans.
Summary
This item has been placed on the agenda to introduce the Clean Air Coalition, a voluntary, unincorporated association that became affiliated with CAPCOG by a resolution adopted on Nov. 13, 2002. Its purpose is to:
- Facilitate the development, adoption, and implementation of clean air plans to maintain compliance with the federal eight-hour ozone standard for the Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Travis, and Williamson counties.
- Establish and monitor a regional effort toward the improvement of air quality.
- Develop policies and strategies that will provide guidance for each of its independent governing bodies about actions that will achieve clean air in Central Texas.
- Work cooperatively to achieve clean air standards that will protect public health and yet allow local governments the flexibility to select measures best suited to each community's needs and resources.
- Provide CAPCOG Executive Committee with recommendations for administering funding provided by local sources for the purpose of supporting the regional air quality plan or program implementation, assessment , and improvement activities in Central Texas.
Prior City Council Action
None.
Deadline for City Council Action
N/A
Projected Future City Council Action
As directed by the City Council.
Fiscal Impact
To be determined.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends the City Council consider membership with the Clean Air Coalition.
Drafter
Trey Fletcher, AICP
Assisant City Manager