1996-03-18 Special Called Regular Meeting

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• RESOLUTION 96-03 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTS, TEXAS, SUPPORTING THE S~1V JACINTO MONUMENT RESTORATION PROJECT AS A SIGNIFICANT HISTORICAL ASSET TO THE CITIZENS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, HARRIS COUNTY, AND THE CITY OF LA PORTS, AND IS THEREFORE RECOMMENDED FOR FUNDING UNDER THE INTERMODAL SURFACE TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT ACT OF 1991. WHEREAS, the San Jacinto Monument has been designated a National Historic Engineering Landmark by the Nation Park Service in recognition of its unique and outstanding architecture and construction, a designation which elevates its status to national ranking and prestige; and WHEREAS, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, desires to apply to the Texas Department of Transportation for restoration funds under the provisions of the Intermodal Surface Transportation Enhancement Act of 1991, (ISTEA); and WHEREAS, the City of La Porte has the authority to pass a resolution in support of this project under the rules and regulations adopted by the governing Commission of the Texas Department of Transportation; and WHEREAS, the City of La Porte recognizes the importance of restoring the San Jacinto Monument National Engineering Landmark to preserve it for future generations; and WHEREAS, the San Jacinto Monument is an essential attraction to draw visitors to San Jacinto Battleground State Historical Park and the surrounding communities and is therefore a vital economic asset to those communities. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of La Porte does hereby ENDORSE the Texas Parks and Wildlife Departmerus's application for funding under the Enhancement Program of the Intermodal Surface Transportation Enhancement Act of 1991. APPROVED AND ADOPTED by action of the City of La Porte on the 18th day of March, 1996. / ~- ~ ~?/' ,!C,u-w Ali ~ , • ~ Pob McLaughlin Mayor Pro Tem ATTEST.• Sue Lenes, City Secretary