CC Resolution No. 9941771
RESOLUTION NO. 994
A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SUPPORT AND ENDORSEMENT OF THE
BOND ELECTION FOR HARRIS COUNTY, THE HARRIS COUNTY FLOOD
CONTROL DISTRICT, AND THE PORT OF HOUSTON AUTHORITY OF
HARRIS COUNTY TO BE HELD NOVEMBER 3, 1987.
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WHEREAS, Harris County voters have approved bond issues in
1973, 1975, 1979 and in 1982 totalling over $1 billion to keep
abreast of the massive population growth which has strained our
county roads, parks, and public service facilities, and
WHEREAS, it is recognized that large capital outlays are
needed to continue an orderly program of capital improvements in
the areas of transportation, flood control and commerce, and
WHEREAS, the Harris County Commissioners Court has called a
Harris County Bond Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3,
1987 to authorize $635 million in bond funds submitted under
seven propositions, to wit:
FLOOD CONTROL
ROAD IMPROVEMENTS
PARKS DEVELOPMENT
COURTHOUSE PARKING &
SERVICE FACILITIES
ANNEX COURTHOUSES 6 BRANCHES
LIBRARY FACILITIES
PORT OF HOUSTON IMPROVEMENTS
$250 Million
255 Million
13 Million
5
Million
8.5
Million
3.5
Million
100
Million
WHEREAS, civic and political leaders, community groups, and
concerned citizens will be involved in the planning and
completion of these vitally needed improvements;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BAYTOWN that said Council hereby endorses all
propositions for Harris County capital improvements listed on the
November 3, 1987 ballot; and be it further resolved that we urge
all registered votors in Harris County to exercise their
constitutional rights to vote in this very important election on
November 3, 1987.
INTRODUCED, READ and PASSED by the affirmative vote of the
City Council of the City of Baytown, this the 24th day of
September, 1987.
EMMETT 0. HUTTO, Mayor
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EILEEN P. HALL, City Clerk
RANDALL B. STROb , City torney