Title
Approving an interlocal agreement between the Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG) and the City of Pflugerville for continuation and support of the CAPCOG Regional Air Quality Program.
Summary
Funding to support regional efforts to maintain air quality attainment were reduced for 2018-2019 in the State budget.
CAPCOG administers the program and is requesting funding from all of the participating jurisdictions to help sustain the program's efforts, and has proposed such entities enter into interlocal agreements and allocate funds based on population. The City of Pflugerville allocation is $6,769.
The proposed use of the funds is detailed in the attached materials.
The proposed agreement has been approved as to form by the City Attorney.
Status
The City does not currently provide funding to directly support this program at CAPCOG.
Prior City Council Action
The City of Pflugerville joined the Clean Air Coalition administered by CAPCOG in 2009.
This item was tabled on July 25, 2017 to allow city staff to identify funding for the item.
Deadline for City Council Action
Action is requested on August 8, 2017 in order for CAPCOG to make appropriate adjustments to their budget.
Projected Future City Council Action
Approving the FY 2018 budget on September 26, 2017.
Fiscal Impact
The proposed fiscal year 2018 budget includes a line item in the Administration membership category for the Clean Air Coalition in the amount of $2,500 which will be shown as not spent for fiscal year 2017, and no funds allocated for fiscal year 2018 because this fee is no longer being assessed. The net effect/increase to the fiscal year 2018 budget is $4,269. The proposed fiscal year 2018 General Fund budget includes the amount of $6,769 to provide funding for this effort as requested.
Staff Recommendation
Discuss and consider action as appropriate.
Drafter
Trey Fletcher
Assistant City Manager