CC Resolution No. 1085 1936
RESOLUTION NO. 1085
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, REQUESTING THE COMMISSION OF THE PORT OF HOUSTON
AUTHORITY TO SPONSOR THE DEEPENING AND STRAIGHTENING OF
CEDAR BAYOU IN THE BAYTOWN AREA.
WHEREAS, the City of Baytown is bounded by a navigable body
of water known as Cedar Bayou which is too shallow in many places
and has some sharp turns which hinder economical navigation by
tugs and barges; and
WHEREAS, the deepening and straightening of Cedar Bayou
would be of great economic benefit to the City of Baytown as well
as to the citizens of east Harris County and west Chambers
County; and
WHEREAS, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has made a
preliminary study of deepening and straightening Cedar Bayou, but
to complete its study has required a sponsor for the project; NOW
THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS :
Section 1 : That the Commission of the Port of Houston
Authority is respectfully requested to sponsor the deepening and
straightening of Cedar Bayou and to take necessary affirmative
steps to further the study and commitment by the Corps of
Engineers to accomplish such work.
Section 2 : This Resolution shall become effective 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 5th day of April 5 ,
1990.
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MMETT 0. HUTTO, Mayor
ATTEST:
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EILEEN P. HALL, ,City Clerk
ANDALL B. STRONG, Ckfy Attorney
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