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CC Resolution No. 14472725 RESOLUTION NO. 1447 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, SUPPORTING THE CONSERVATION AND REINVESTMENT ACT AND REQUESTING THAT THE UNITED STATES SENATE CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE SAME, WHICH INCLUDES OVER $236 MILLION PER YEAR IN FUNDING FOR CONSERVATION PROGRAMS IN THE STATE OF TEXAS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. **•**•*r+* r. s.** rs*** a***+** a.**r*+* s****s** s* s****+** sa *ss * *ss + *: * *s + :: *:.: : *: : :�• *+ WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas is committed to preserving our historical and natural resources to ensure that all citizens will have the opportunity to enjoy these resources; and WHEREAS, the Conservation and Reinvestment Act ( "CARA ") includes programs that will preserve open spaces, wildlife and historic facilities; and WHEREAS, the passage of CARA will provide funds to state and local governments to aid in the preservation of these resources via the reinvestment of Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas revenues; and WHEREAS, the United States House of Representatives passed the Conservation and Reinvestment Act (H. R. 701) by an overwhelming vote of 315 to 102; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS: Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, hereby declares that the above - referenced recitals are true and correct findings of the City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas. Section 2: That the City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, hereby endorses and supports the Conservation and Reinvestment Act and encourages the United States Senate to consider approval of the same, which provides state and local governments with funds to preserve historical and natural resources. Section 3: This resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage by the City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas. INTRODUCED, READ and PASSED, by the affirmative vote of the City Council of the City of Baytown this the 8"' day of June, 2000. PETE C. ALFARO, Mayor ATT T: 7) /�l GAVY W. hMITF, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: eTMACIO RAMIREZ, R. City Attorney c: klh252 \CityCouncil \Resolutsions\ Resolution