CC Resolution No. 474 RESOLUTION NO. 474
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
ENDORSING AND PLEDGING THE SUPPORT AND COOPERATION OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN TO THE BAYTOWN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FLOOD PROTECTION COM-
MITTEE IN ITS EFFORTS TO DEVELOP A DEFINITIVE PLAN TO PROTECT
BAYTOWN AGAINST FLOODING.
WHEREAS, because of land subsidence, the City of Baytown and the surrounding
area is plagued and will continue to be plagued by tidal flooding unless appropriate
action is taken; and
WHEREAS, land subsidence is not reversible and is expected to continue
for some time, even if the causes thereof are abated immediately; and
WHEREAS, the Baytown Chamber of Commerce Flood Protection Committee has
been organized to inform the affected governing bodies and citizenry of the
imminence of severe tidal flooding and the need for a definitive plan to protect
Baytown; 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 does hereby endorse
and pledge the full support and cooperation of the City of Baytown to the Baytown
Chamber of Commerce Flood Protection Committee in its efforts to develop a definitive
plan to protect Baytown against flooding.
Section 2: That this Resolution shall take effect immediately from and
after its passage by the City Council of the City of Baytown.
INTRODUCED, READ and PASSED by the affirmative vote of the City Council
of the City of Baytown this llth day of July 1974.
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TOM GENTRY, Mayor Iq
ATTEST:
EDNA OLIVER, City Clerk
APPROVED:
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NEEE RIVARDSON, Ulty Attorney