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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 -2-