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RESOLUTION NO. 15-02
A RESOLUTION TO JOIN PARTNERS FOR CLEAN AIR
WHEREAS, the amount of ozone in our region is at times a threat to resident health, with more
serious impacts on children, individuals with breathing difficulties and the elderly; and
WHEREAS, the greater six-county metropolitan Chicago and two-county Northwest Indiana area is
designated as a "severe" non-attainment area for ozone because regional smog levels exceed
federal health standards; and
WHEREAS, if we do not solve the air quality problem, federal restrictions will make it more difficult
for new businesses to locate in our region and for existing businesses to expand; and
WHEREAS, the environment in which we live, work and play must be protected from further
contaminants; and
WHEREAS, air, the substance on which we depend, be clean and non-threatening to residents'
health; and
WHEREAS, Partners for Clean Air is an organization of local govemments, businesses and citizens
committed to improving air quality through voluntary actions; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Mount Prospect will educate citizens about clean air issues and will
exceed the U.S. and Illinois Environmental Protection Agency's Clean Fuel Fleet Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES THAT
THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK COUNTY ILLINOIS SHALL PARTICIPATE AS A
PARTNER FOR CLEAN AIR.
SECTION ONE: This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and
approval in the manner provided by law.
AYES:
Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Corcoran, Farley, Wilks
PASSED and APPROVED this 19th day of February, 2002.
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Village Clerk
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