CC Resolution No. 2618RESOLUTION NO. 2618
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, SUPPORTING THE UNITED STATES CENSUS BUREAU BY
ESTABLISHING A COMPLETE COUNT COMMITTEE TO COORDINATE
EFFORTS AND INCREASE COMMUNITY AWARENESS TO ACHIEVE
THE MOST ACCURATE AND COMPLETE POPULATION COUNT IN THE
2020 CENSUS; AND PROVIDING FOR Tf1E EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
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WHEREAS, the U.S. Census Bureau is required by the U.S. Constitution to conduct a
count of the population every 10 years and has done so every 10 years since 1790; and
WHEREAS, census data helps determine how many seats each state will have in the U.S.
House of Representatives and is necessary for an accurate and fair districting of state legislative
seats, county and city councils and voting districts; and
WHEREAS, federal and state funding is allocated to communities and decisions are
made on matters of national and local importance based, in part, on census data and housing; and
WHEREAS, a united voice from government, business, community -based and faith -
based organizations, educators, and others will enable the 2020 Census message to reach all
persons of our community, including traditionally hard to count or undercounted populations;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Baytown is committed to ensuring every resident is counted;
NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS:
Section 1: The City of Baytown is committed to partnering with the U.S. Census Bureau
and will participate to ensure a full and accurate count of residents.
Section 2: The City of Baytown encourages all residents to be counted and to participate
in events and initiatives that will raise the overall awareness of the 2020 Census and increase
participation.
Section 3: The City of Baytown hereby establishes a Complete Count Committee to assist
in promotion, outreach, understanding, and education regarding the 2020 Census. This Complete
Count Committee is to be comprised of up to seven (7) members that shall be appointed by the
Mayor, who shall serve as the Chairman of the Complete Count Committee.
Section 4: This resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage by the
City Council of the City of Baytown.
INTRODUCED, READ and PASSED, by the affirmative vote of the City Council of the
City of Baytown this the 241h day of October, 2019.
BRANDON CAPETILL , Mayor
ATTEST:
LE ICIA BRYSCH, City CYerk
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NACIO RAMIREZ�SR., y Attorney
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