HomeMy WebLinkAbout026615 RES - 01/17/2006RESOLUTION
DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO DEVELOP A PROGRAM TO
ENCOURAGE THE FUTURE PURCHASE OF FLEXIBLE -FUEL PLUG -IN
HYBRID VEHICLES FOR CITY FLEET ORDERS; COMMIT THE CITY TO
SUPPORT STATE AND FEDERAL POLICIES THAT WILL PROMOTE
FLEXIBLE -FUEL PLUG -IN HYBRID VEHICLES; AND, WORK WITH
OTHER LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, EDUCATION, BUSINESS, AND THE
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMUNITY TO ENCOURAGE THE
MANUFACTURE AND PURCHASE OF FLEXIBLE -FUEL PLUG -IN
HYBRID VEHICLES.
WHEREAS, the over - reliance of America on foreign oil has become a growing and serious
concern to the economic vitality and national security interests of the United States;
WHEREAS, automobile emissions are a major source of smog forming emissions in our
cities which threaten the health of certain at -risk segments of the population;
WHEREAS, the imbalance between gasoline resources and worldwide demand is
escalating fuel prices to levels that burden commerce and economic growth, and causes
financial hardship to the public;
WHEREAS, the technology exists today to build a flexible -fuel plug -in hybrid - electric
automobile that could reduce imports, fuel costs, and air emissions;
WHEREAS, the City of Corpus Christi is partnering with Austin and others of the nation's
largest cities to urge automakers to mass produce flexible -fuel plug -in hybrid vehicles for
the economic, environmental, and strategic reasons outlined; and
WHEREAS, the City of Corpus Christi is officially launching a campaign to promote the
mass production of flexible -fuel plug -in hybrid vehicles;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That the City Manager is directed to develop a program to encourage the
future purchase of flexible -fuel plug -in hybrid vehicles for fleet orders as they become
available.
SECTION 2. That the City of Corpus Christi makes a commitment to support state and
federal policies that will promote flexible -fuel plug -in hybrid vehicles.
SECTION 3. That the City of Corpus Christi will work with other local governments,
education, business, and the environmental community to encourage the manufacture and
purchase of flexible -fuel plug -in hybrid vehicles.
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ATTEST
APPROVED: 10th day of January, 2006.
R. Jay Reifiing
First Assistant City Attorney
For City Attorney
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THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
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Corpus Christi, Texas
of , 2006
The above resolution was passed by the 'lowing vote:
Henry Garrett
Brent Chesney
Melody Cooper
Jerry Garcia
Bill Kelly
Rex A. Kinnison
John Marez
Jesse Noyola
Mark Scott
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