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RESOLUTION NO. 1380
A UNANIMOUS RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, COMMENDING AND THANKING
BOBBY ROUNTREE FOR HIS YEARS OF EXCELLENT
LEADERSHIP AND MANY ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS PARKS AND
RECREATION DIRECTOR AND AS CITY MANAGER OF THE
CITY OF BAYTOWN.
WHEREAS, Bobby Rountree ventured to Baytown, a city on the Gulf
Coast, from Lubbock, Texas, on June 12, 1972, to accept a position as
Recreation Superintendent of the Parks and Recreation Department for the City
of Baytown; and
WHEREAS, Bobby Rountree progressed within the department to Director
of Parks and Recreation on October 1, 1975, when recommended for
appointment by City Manager Lanham; and
WHEREAS, during Bobby Rountree's tenure as Director of Parks and
Recreation, due to his leadership and vision, the City acquired Federal grants
totaling over $1,400,000 for acquisition and development projects. Also, many
new recreational programs, special events, and classes were developed, while
league sports attained new levels; and
WHEREAS, on October 1, 1989, Bobby Rountree was appointed City
Manager of Baytown, Texas, and shortly thereafter, recommended annexation
along Highway 146 in Chambers County for future growth and development of
the City; and
WHEREAS, Bobby Rountree as City Manager coordinated efforts of the
Bond Committee and staff to educate voters to the needs of the City, and in
1991, the largest bond program in the City's history was approved by the citizens
of Baytown; and
WHEREAS, throughout Bobby Rountree's tenure as City Manager he
served as General Manager of the Baytown Area Water Authority (BAWA) and
led a team of City staff in negotiation of a revised contract with the City of
Houston for the purchase of raw water, saving BAWA and the City of Baytown
thousands of dollars and ensuring a water supply for future generations of
Baytonians; and
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WHEREAS, Bobby Rountree served as a member of the Baytown Area
West Chambers County Economic Development Foundation Board, making
himself and City staff available to meet and confer with CEO's and
representatives of companies seeking to locate in Texas or established
companies seeking to take advantage of Tax Abatement Policies, Industrial
District Policies, etc.; and
WHEREAS, Bobby Rountree was fully supportive of creation of the
Baytown Crime Control and Prevention District, resulting in additional monies to
fund new jail and court facilities, a police academy, and a communications
system, along with the hiring of additional police officers; and
WHEREAS, Bobby Rountree's accessibility to the citizens, as well as city
employees has gained him the admiration and respect of the entire community;
and
WHEREAS, Bobby Rountree has always led by example and is known for
his honesty and integrity; and
WHEREAS, our gratitude for Bobby Rountree's dedication, guidance and
leadership can never be fully expressed; NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS:
Section 1: That the City of Baytown and its citizens hereby thank Bobby
Rountree for his twenty-six (26) years of selfless service to the City of Baytown.
Section 2: That the City of Baytown and its citizens hereby commend
Bobby Rountree for his example of leadership through his interaction with
employees, City Council, other governmental entities and the citizens of
Baytown.
Section 3: That the City of Baytown and its citizens wish Bobby
Rountree the very best in his future endeavors.
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 City Council of the City of
Baytown, Texas, this the 28th day of January 1999.
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Pete C. Alfaro, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Eileen P. Hall, City Clerk
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acio Ramirez, Sr. y Attorney
APPROVED BY:
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mendarez, i ct No. 1 E. Frank Hinds, Jr., District No. 4
ey, t N . 2 David Byford, Distrriict o 5
el Esco trias, District No. 3 Coleman Godwin, District No. 6