CC Resolution No. 462 RESOLUTION NO. 462
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
AUTHORIZING LOCAL SPONSORSHIP OF CORPS OF ENGINEERS' BURNET,
CRYSTAL AND SCOTT BAYS PROJECT.
WHEREAS, the United States Army Corps of Engineers has developed a plan for
reducing flood damages in the Burnet, Crystal and Scott Bays area of Baytown,
Texas ; and
WHEREAS, before a report on the plan can be sent to the appropriate agencies
and to the United States Congress with a favorable recommendation , it is necessary
for local interest, through the medium of a public body to furnish the Corps
of Engineers appropriate assurances that the requirements of local cooperation
will be met; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of Baytown , Texas , is such a public body, repre-
senting local interests ; NOW THERFORE ,
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 , favors
the authorization of the project as will be presented in the Corps of Engineers
report.
Section 2: And further resolves that, subject to subsequent legislative
action as the City Council at the time deems appropriate, the City Council declares
its intention to furnish or cause to be furnished the following requirements
of local cooperation:
1 . Provide a cash contribution equal to twenty (20%) percent of the
final first costs of the proposed project prior to the commencement
of acquisition of any lands and improvements in the area.
2. At least annually inform affected interests regarding the limitations
of the protection afforded by the proposed project.
3. Manage the evacuated lands including policing, vector control , road
maintenance, and regulation of future use of the project area.
4. Hold and save the United States free from damages due to the acqui-
sition of any land and/or improvements , the demolition of any improvements ,
and the management of the completed project.
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, Texas , this 24th day of /Januar—y 1974.
TOM GENTRY, Mayor
ATTEST:
EDNA OLIVER, City Clerk
APPROVED:
NEEL RI HA DSON, City Attorney
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