HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 01011997 - 97-428 THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Order on AiiWist 12, l gc) by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Uilkema, Gerber, Canciami.11a, and Rogers
NOES: None
ABSENT: Supervisor DeSaulnier
ABSTAIN: None
RESOLUTION NO. 97/.,4x$
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION }
FOR A BAAQMD TRANSPORTATION FUND FOR )
CLEAN AIR GRANT TO ACQUIRE VANS }
The Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County RESOLVES that:
WHEREAS, increasing traffic congestion and deteriorating air quality have resulted
in growing support for commute alternatives, including ridesharing; and
WHEREAS, transportation demand management programs by local governments
are required by the state Congestion Management Program and by the County's Measure
C (1988); and
WHEREAS, the County of Contra Costa is one of the largest employers in the
County; and
WHEREAS, Contra Costa County has adopted a number of programs to promote
commute alternatives among County employees, including a County vehicle
carpool/vanpool program, alternative work schedules, and a telecommuting program; and
WHEREAS, the Transportation Fund for Clean Air, administered by the Bay Area
Air Quality Management District, provides annual grants for implementation of rideshare
programs, and other purposes; and
WHEREAS, the Community Development Department has submitted an application
to the Bay Area Air Quality Management District for a grant in the amount of $132,500 to
acquire and market five vans for vanpooling.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors of Contra
Costa County hereby authorizes submittal of this application; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that copies of this resolution be forwarded to the Bay
Area Air Quality Management District.
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RESOLUTION 97/ 428