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CC Resolution No. 674 1081 RESOLUTION NO. 674 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS , AUTHORIZI14G LOCAL SPONSORSHIP OF CORPS OF ENGINEERS , BAYTOWN, TEXAS PROJECT. WHEREAS, the United States Army Corps of Engineers has developed a plan for reducing flood damages in the Burnett , Crystal , and Scott Bays area of Baytown , Texas ; and WHEREAS, before the plan can be approved by the Chief of Engineers , it is necessary for local interests , acting through 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, representing local interests ; 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 , Texas , favors the project as presented in the Baytown , Texas , Phase I , Phase II , and Real Estate Design Memorandum. Section 2 : That , subject to voter approval at an election on the Baytown Project , the City Council declares its intention to furnish or cause to be furnished the following requirements of local cooperation : (a) Share in the cost of the project in an amount equal to 20 percent of the final first cost within the City limits of Baytown ; (b) Hold and save the United States free from damages that may result from implementation and management of the project , not including damages due to the fault or negligence of the United States or its contractors ; (c) Assume public ownership and management of the project lands , and costs of management , 1082 including policing , safeguarding of public health and safety , road maintenance , and regulation of the future uses of these lands as nature areas or for passive uses consistent with the high potential for recurrent flooding and the flood damage prevention objectives of the project ; (d) At least annually inform affected interests regarding the limitations of the protection afforded by the project ; and (d) Enforce flood plain management regulations for the projected 100-year flood plain to minimize future flood damages , consistent with regulations required for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program. Section 3 : This resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage . INTRODUCED, READ, and PASSED by the affirmative vote of the City Council of the City of Baytown , Texas , this the loth day of May 1979. E� IETT O. HUTTO, Mayor ATTEST: EILEEN P. HALL, City Clerk APPROVED: s&$-& A44'0w. SCOTT BOUNDS , City Attorney -2-