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.
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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
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GAVY W. hMITF, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
eTMACIO RAMIREZ, R. City Attorney
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