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<br />REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM <br /> <br />Agenda Date Requested: April 10. 2006 <br /> <br />Appropriation <br /> <br />Requested By: Df'hrll Ff'lI7.f'IIf' <br /> <br />Source of Funds: <br /> <br />Department: City Manae:er <br /> <br />Account Number: <br /> <br />Report: <br /> <br />Resolution: X Ordinance: <br /> <br />Amount Budgeted: <br /> <br />Exhibits: <br /> <br />Resolution <br /> <br />U)Ol.e-lO <br /> <br />Amount Requested: <br /> <br />Exhibits: <br /> <br />Budgeted Item: <br /> <br />NO <br /> <br />Exhibits <br /> <br />SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION <br /> <br />The Battleship Texas is the last remaining Dreadnought Class Battleship in the world and has <br />been berthed at the San Jacinto Battleground since 1948. The Battleship Texas is again in need <br />of major repairs due to being berthed in the water. Maintenance funds for the battleship are <br />dwindling. The battleship in its current berth presents a potential hazard to itself and the <br />community if confronted with a "Katrina" size hurricane event. Dry berthing of the battleship <br />seems to be the best solution to preserve this historic national and Texas monument. <br /> <br />Staff is requesting City Council approve a resolution supporting the dry berthing of the <br />Battleship Texas at the San Jacinto Battleground. <br /> <br />Action Required bv Council: <br /> <br />Consider approval of a resolution supporting the dry berthing of the Battleship Texas at the San Jacinto <br />Battleground. <br /> <br />