CC Resolution No. 221 RESOLUTION NO. 221
A UNANIMOUS RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BAYTOWN OFFICIALLY RECOGNIZING AND COMMEND-
ING THE SAM HOUSTON RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND DE-
VELOPMENT PROJECT FOR ITS EFFORTS IN PLANNING FOR
THE EFFECTIVE USE AND DEVELOPMENT OF NATURAL RE-
SOURCES AND ENDORSING ITS EFFORTS TO SEEK STATE
AND FEDERAL AID IN PREPARING PLANS FOR THE AREA
COMPRISING HARRIS, GALVESTON, BRAZORIA, MONTGOMERY
AND WALKER COUNTIES; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A COPY OF THIS RE-
SOLUTION AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO FORWARD
A CERTIFIED COPY OF SAME TO THE SAM HOUSTON RESOURCE
CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT PROJECT.
WHEREAS , the City Council of the City of Baytown,
Texas, is cognizant of the rapid population growth of the
Gulf Coast area, and has frequently cited the need for com-
prehensive planning in dealing with problems of urbanization;
and
WHEREAS , the rapid urbanization which has been
experienced in the Gulf Coast area has produced serious
problems requiring urgent action, particularly with regard
to pollution abatement, solid waste disposal, pest control
anc the preservation of recreation sites; and
WHEREAS, the Sam Houston Resource Conservation
and Development Project has been organized to assist in com-
prehensive planning that will lead to better control of these
problems; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has taken notice of the
efforts of the Sam Houston Resource Conservation and Development
Project to secure State and Federal aid in order that it may
assist the Houston-Galveston Area Council in developing plans
and programs to control these problems; NOW THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS :
Section 1: That the Sam Houston Resource Conservation
a..L Development Project is hereby officially commended for
its efforts as indicated above, and the City Council hereby
joins in supporting its application for State and Federal
aid in connection with its program.
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Section 2: That the Mayor and City Clerk are
hereby authorized and directed to execute this resolution
and the City Manager is directed to forward a certified
copy of same to the said Sam Houston Resource Conservation
and Development Project.
INTRODUCED, READ and PASSED by the affirmative
vote of the members of the City Council of the City of
Baytown on this the ,�Z day of October, 1968.
Seaborn Cravieft Mayor
ATTEST:
dniver, City Clerk
APPROVED:
William R. Laughlin, City Attorney