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RESOLUTION NO . 842
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
SUPPORTING THE NINE HUNDRED MILLION DOLLAR REVENUE BOND
GUARANTEE REFERENDUM ON SEPTEMBER 13, 1983.
WHEREAS, The current and potential future highway congestion crisis in
Harris County requires immediate planning, action and funding, the latter being not
currently available; and,
WHEREAS, Harris County Judge Jon Lindsay has prepared a plan with toll
highways which will provide an immediate source of funding paid for by those who
will use them; and
WHEREAS, The toll road option will contribute substantially to a compre-
hensive solution to highway congestion; and
WHEREAS, The Texas Highway Commission failed to receive additional
funding in the most recent legislative session to assist cities and counties with
traffic and mobility improvements; and
WHEREAS, A County toll road authority would prove more responsive,
efficient and, due to a favorable bond rating, financially advantageous; NOW
THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS:
Section 1: That the City of Baytown supports the approval of the Nine
Hundred Million Dollar Revenue Bond Guarantee Referendum on September 13, 1983,
as a substantial contribution to a comprehensive solution to Highway congestion in
Harris County.
Section 2: 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 the _ 14th day of July , 1983.
ALLEN CANNON, Mayor
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ATTEST:
EIEEEN P. ALL, City Clerk
APPROVED:
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ANDALL B. TR NG, Ci ttorney