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RESOLUTION N0. 87-13 A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTS 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 . WHEREAS, Harris County voters have approved bond issues in 1973, 1975, 1979 and 1982 totaling over one billion dollars 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 $250 Million ROAD IMPROVEMENTS 255 Million PARKS DEVELOPMENT 13 Million COURTHOUSE PARKING & SERVICE FACILITIES 5 Million ANNEX COURTHOUSES & BRANCHES 8.5 Million LIBRARY FACILITIES 3.5 Million PORT OF HOUSTON IMPROVEMENTS 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 LA PORTS 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 voters in Harris County to exercise their constitutional rights to vote in this very important election on November 3, 1987. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 28th day of September, 1987. CITY OF LA PORTS Norman L. Malone, Mayor ATTEST: City Secretary