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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: June 1, 1999 Action Age Item No. ~ SUBJECT: Resolution on Purchasing Low-Emission Vehicles DEPARTMENT: Environment and Resource PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) No Conservation ATTACHMENT(S): Background on Proposed Resolution 5/10/99 CFE Resolution Proposed BOCC Resolution INFORMATION CONTACT: Dave Stancil, ext 2590 TELEPHONE NUMBERS: Hillsborough 732-8181 Chapel Hill 968-4501 Durham 688-7331 Mebane 336-227-2031 PURPOSE: To consider a resolution from the Commission for the Environment asking the County to investigate and choose low-emission and fuel-efficient vehicles. BACKGROUND: The Commission for the Environment's (CFE) Air Quality Committee has been working on efforts to help improve air quality, many of which relate to vehicle emissions. At their May 10 meeting, the Commission agreed to forward a resolution asking the County to investigate and, where feasible, purchase low-emission or fuel-efficient vehicles. Low-emission vehicles have become more prevalent on the market in recent years, and information on purchase programs in the state of California is available to help develop a means of evaluating low-emission vehicle purchases. Staff has prepared a resolution for the Board's consideration, which would direct County staff to investigate, and where possible, choose low-emission vehicles. The ERC Director, Purchasing Director and Public Works Director will meet with other staff on the feasibility of developing a procedure for exploring low-emission vehicle purchases, including an evaluation of the financial implications of such purchases. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The financial impact on the County is undetermined at this time. Further research will be needed to evaluate the cost of low-emission vehicle purchases against the current standard. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board adopt the proposed resolution.