A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF CHAPEL HILL CONCERNING THE NORTH CAROLINA CLEAN CARS PROGRAM

WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Chapel hill, North Carolina strongly advocates clean air for the residents of Chapel Hill; and

WHEREAS, the Town Council believes that clean air is necessary to ensure protection of public health, environmental integrity and a strong economy; and

WHEREAS, automobiles contribute at least 37% of the state’s ozone pollution, and 40% of the state’s air toxic pollution; and

WHEREAS, the automobile contribution to ozone pollution in some urban areas is as much as 90%; and

WHEREAS, part or all of 32 counties in North Carolina, including Orange County, are currently out of attainment with federal air quality standards; and

WHEREAS, one in ten North Carolina children live with asthma; and

WHEREAS, counties that are out of attainment with federal air quality standards may lose federal highway dollars, and have less ability to recruit new industries and prepare for expected growth in vehicle miles traveled; and

WHEREAS, the estimated per vehicle cost of implementing clean car standards averages $107; and

WHEREAS more than half of all North Carolinians live in areas that are not in attainment with federal air quality standards; and

WHEREAS, the Town Council finds and believes that adopting the Clean Cars standard would help areas reach or keep attainment with federal air quality standards, protect public health, and create opportunity for further economic development.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the Town of Chapel Hill that the Council does hereby resolve as follows:

1. That the foregoing is true, correct and adopted.

2. That the Town Council of the Town of Chapel hill urges the North Carolina General Assembly to pass the proposed Clean Cars Program.

3. That the Town Council of the Town of Chapel hill directs the Town Clerk to distribute copies of this resolution to Governor Easley and the North Carolina General Assembly.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, held on the ____ day of _____, 2005.

TOWN OF CHAPEL HILL

By________________________________
________________________, Mayor

ATTEST:
By_________________________________
________________________,Town Clerk