HomeMy WebLinkAbout24-242RESOLUTION NO. 24-242
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DENTON RATIFYING A LETTER OF SUPPORT TO
THE US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) TO DESIGNATE THE NORTH
CENTRAL TEXAS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (NCTCOG) AS THE LEAD APPLICANT
TO THE EPA’S CLIMATE POLLUTION REDUCTION GRANTS (CPRG) PROGRAM
IMPLEMENTATION GRANT ON BEHALF OF THE DALLAS-FORT WORTH-ARLINGTON
METROPOLITAN STATISTICAL AREA (DFW MSA) AND NEIGHBORING
JURISDICTIONS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the EPA administers the CPRG Program funded by the Inflation Reduction
Act; and
WHEREAS, the CPRG program provides grants to states, local governments, tribes, and
territories to develop and implement plans for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and other
harmful air pollution; and
WHEREAS, the EPA’s allocation formula prioritizes the development of regional climate
plans and recommends that the leaders of municipalities and local governments within and around
a metropolitan area coordinate with each other to identify activities under the CPRG; and
WHEREAS, the City of Denton is in the DFW MSA; and
WHEREAS, the NCTCOG’s established structure, operations, and relationships uniquely
position the association to lead, facilitate, and coordinate the collective efforts of the local
governments in the North Texas area; and
WHEREAS, the CPRG program has two phases. The first phase, the CPRG planning
grants, provides funding to develop regional plans to improve air quality. CPRG Phase 2 provides
funding to implement regional plans developed under CPRG planning grants; and
WHEREAS, lead organizations for metropolitan areas were required to submit an Initial
Plan outlining current or planned activities that reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the region by
March 1, 2024; and
WHEREAS, a Letter of Support was prepared on behalf ofNCTCOG as part of the Initial
Plan and submitted on the due date of January 26, 2024; NOW, THEREFORE,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY RESOLVES:
SECTION 1. The recitals are hereby incorporated and made part of this resolution for all
purposes.
SECTION 2. The City Council supports NCTCOG’s submission of an Initial Plan for the
CPRG Program and ratifies the Letter of Support.
SECTION 3. This resolution is effective immediately upon its passage.
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Aye Nay Abstain Absent
Mayor Gerard Hudspeth:
Vicki Byrd, District 1 :
Brian Beck. District 2:
Paul Meltzer. District 3 :
Joe Holland. District 4:
Brandon Chase McGee, At Large Place 5 :
Chris Watts, At Large Place 6:
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PASSED AND APPROVED this th, 5 th day of march . 2024
GERARD HUDSPETH, MAYOR
ATTEST:
JESUS SALAZAR, CITY SECRETARY
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APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
MACK REINWAND, CITY ATTORNEY
DIgitally slgnui by Susan Keller
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