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[~ RESOLUTION NO. 81- 8 A RESOLUTION ENDORSING HOUSE BILL 2301 RELATING TO CREATION, ADMINISTRATION, POWERS, DUTIES, OPERATIONS, AND FINANCING OF THE CLEAR CREEK WATERSHED DRAINAGE DISTRICT. WHEREAS, flooding in the Clear Creek Watershed results from a variety of factors which have been identified in study after study; and WHEREAS, rapid urbanization has changed the natural drain- age characteristics of the land and the flood plains; and WHEREAS, the rate of water runoff is thus increased in the storm drains, ditches and streams; and WHEREAS, high rates of runoff exceed the containment capa- bilities of the ditches and streams; and WHEREAS, within the Clear Creek Watershed there is a lack of coordination of drainage activities; and WHEREAS, confused lines of authority exist between govern- mental agencies which are responsible for drainage and flood control; and WHEREAS, disagreement between these agencies has inhibited rectification of the creek; and WHEREAS, delays continue to escalate the cost of the project; and WHEREAS, the citizens of La Porte and the watershed suffered and continue both economic loss and mental anguish as a result of recurring flooding; and WHEREAS, neither rain nor rising flood waters recognize political boundaries within the watershed; and WHEREAS, Texas House Bill 2301 addresses resolution of all the points and provides for a confirmation election; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE: • THAT the City endorse HB 2301 establishing a single watershed district; and THAT the City Council encourage each citizen to join in urging the 67th Legislature to take whatever means necessary to expedite approval of this bill; and THAT the City Secretary forward official copies of this reso- lution to the Governor of the State of Texas, to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, to Senator Mengden, to Representative Watson, to Natural Resources Chariman Representative Craddick, with the request that this resolution be officially entered into the Committee and Legislative Records. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED on this the 13th day of May, 1981. ,, J. J. Meza, yor ATTEST: Ci y S retary