CC Resolution No. 42 RESOLUTION NO. 42
A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BAYTOWN AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
THE BAYTOWN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DECLARING THAT
THEY ARE INTERESTED IN WORKING WITH OTHER AGEN-
CIES IN DEVELOPING A BETTER CITY AND COMMUNITY
IN WHICH TO LIVE AND, IN PARTICULAR, TO IMPROVE
THE GOOSE CREEK STREAM IN THE CITY OF BAYTOWN;
AND JOINING WITH THE PORT COMMISSION IN ITS PRO-
POSAL TO DEEPEN GOOSE CREEK STREAM.
WHEREAS, Goose Creek Stream is now a "part-time" channel ;
and
WHERE.,S, approximately thirty industries are interested in
advancing the deepening of Goose Creek Stream for present and prospective
commerce; and
WHEREAS, many advantages will accrue to navigation interests
using this waterway if the improvements are made; and
WHERE S, local interests consider that an adequate and safe
channel is necessary to facilitate navigation and keep it competitive with
other Texas and Gulf Coast channels ; and
WHEREAS, the depth of this channel is no longer adequate for
either present or prospective navigation; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, JOINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAYTOWN
CHAMBER OF COPP4ERCE:
Section 1 : That the City Council of the City of Baytown and
the Board of Directors of the City of Baytown's Chamber of Commerce hereby
find, declare and establish that the following advantages will accrue to
navigation interests if the improvement is authorized:
The channel will be passable for all barges
when tides are low.
b. Broaden the facilities and services available
at this port;
c. A place where vessels can be docked and repaired; and
d. A safe haven in case of an emergency.
Section 2: That such improvement is needed and fully justified
and, therefore, it should be authorized. It is requested that this project be
favorably recommended to the proper authority by the District Engineer of the
Galveston District Corps of Engineers.
INTRODUCED, READ AND PASSED by the unanimous vote of the City
Council of the City of Baytown and the Board of Directors of the Baytown Cham-
ber of Commerce this 22nd day of „pril , 1964.
C. L, Liggett , M.D. ,Mayor
CITY OF B„YTOWN
ATT EST:
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Edna Oliver, City Clerk
APPROVED:
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Georg Chandler, City .,ttorney
William J. Strickler, President
BAYTOWN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Norman Hargrave, Secretary