HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 04-24RESOLUTION NO.04-24
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE
JUNCTION, ARIZONA,IMPLEMENTING MEASURES TO REDUCE REENTRAINED
DUST EMISSIONS FROM TARGETED PAVED ROADS IN THE REVISED PM -10
STATE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR THE SALT RIVER AREA.
WHEREAS,the Maricopa County nonattainment area has been
classified as a Serious Area for particulate matter ("PM -10");and
WHEREAS,the Maricopa County nonattainment area continues to
record violations of the federal standards for PM -10;and
WHEREAS,the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality ("ADEQ")
has prepared a revised State Implementation Plan for the Salt River
Area to address continued violations of the 24 -hour PM -10 standard;and
WHEREAS,additional control measures are required to reduce
reentrained dust emissions from paved roads in the Salt River Area and
similar sources elsewhere in the PM -10 nonattainment area;and
WHEREAS,Arizona Revised Statutes Section 49-406 (G)requires that
each agency that commits to implement a control measure describe that
commitment in a resolution adopted by the governing body which
specifies its authority for implementing the measure as provided in
statute,ordinance,or rule;a program for enforcement of the measures;
and the level of personnel and funding allocated to the implementation
of the measure.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OE APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1.GOOD FAITH EFFORT FOR IMPLEMENTATION
That the Mayor and Council of the City of Apache Junction, Arizona,
agree to proceed with a good faith effort to implement the measures
identified in Exhibit A,attached hereto.
RESOLUTION NO.04-24
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SECTION 2.IMPLEMENTATION COMMITMENT:FUNDING CONTINGENCY
That the Mayor and Council of the City of Apache Junction,Arizona,in
Exhibit A,commit to implement the measures as scheduled and with the
funding sources identified recognizing,however,that the availability
of necessary funding may depend on the funding programs or processes of
various state and federal agencies.The City of Apache Junction,
Arizona,agrees to consider modifications of the funding or schedules
for implementation actions,if necessary.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE
JUNCTION,ARIZONA, THIS 21ST DAY OF SEPTEMBER,2004.
SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS 21ST DAY OF SEPTEMBER,2004.
DOUGLAS COI.EMAN
MAYOR
ATTEST:
KATHLEEN CONNELLY
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
RICHARD J.STERN
CITY ATTORNEY
RESOLUTION NO.04-24
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EXHIBIT A
Measure Title:04 -DC -1 Reducing Reentrained Dust Emissions from
Targeted Paved Roads
Measure Description:The City of Apache Junction,Arizona,has
developed a protocol to reduce reentrained dust emissions from paved
roads that typically experience a high level of soil deposition.
The protocol:
Identifies targeted "high dust"arterials and collectors and
increases sweeping frequencies with PM -10 efficient sweepers to
reduce the reentrained dust emissions from these roads;
•Describes how the protocol constitutes an enhancement or
improvement over the commitment made in the Revised MAG 1999
Serious Area Particulate Plan for PM -10 for the Maricopa County
Nonattainment Area,February 2000;
•Addresses trackout associated with facilities and activities
regulated by Maricopa County,by notifying the County when rule
violations are observed;and
•Provides for the annual reevaluation of the protocol.
Responsible Agency and Authority for Implementation:The City of
Apache Junction, Arizona,Department of Public Works,is responsible
for implementing this control measure pursuant to:
Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S.)Section 9-240,General Powers of
Council.
Arizona Constitution,Article 13,Section 2.
A.R.S.,Section 28-626:Uniform Application of Laws Throughout State.
A.R.S.,Section 28-627:Powers of Local Authorities.
Apache Junction City Code,Volume I.,Public Works;Engineering
Guidelines;Apache Junction City Code Volume II,Land Development Code,
Chapter 1,Zoning Ordinance.
EXHIBIT A
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Implementation Schedule:The protocol will be provided to the Maricopa
County Environmental Services Department ("MCESD")and the Arizona
Department of Environmental Quality ("ADEQ")by September 30,2004 and
will be implemented by February 2:2005.One additional PM -10
efficient street sweeper will be required to increase the frequency of
sweeping in accordance with the protocol.This sweeper will be
purchased and deployed by February 2,2005.
Level of Personnel and Funding Allocated for Implementation:The
FY 2005 City budget includes $125,000 for the purchase of one
additional PM -10 efficient sweeper.There are also adequate resources
($100,000)contained in the FY 2005 budget to fund one additional
driver for this sweeper.
Enforcement Program:A.R.S.Section 49-406 grants Maricopa County and
ADEQ the authority to enforce measures identified in the nonattainment
area plans.
Monitoring Program:A reevaluation of the protocol for reducing PM -10
emissions from "high dust"paved roads will be conducted annually by
the City of Apache Junction.The reevaluation will be submitted to
MCESD and ADEQ,by February 2 of each year,beginning in 2006.The
City will also submit progress reports on measure implementation to
MCESD or ADEQ,upon request.
EXHIBIT A •
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