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RESOLUTION NO. 86-17
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS
URGING THE COMMISSIONERS COURT OF HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS TO SUPPORT
THE SOUTH EAST HARRIS COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
WHEREAS, the South East Harris County Economic Development
Council (SEHCEDC, Inc.) is an association of the chambers of
commerce of Seabrook, Pasadena, Deer Park, La Porte, South Houston,
and South Belt-Ellington; and
WHEREAS, the economic development and stabilization of the
southeast Harris County area is of the utmost importance because
the combined industry is largest employer in the county; and
WHEREAS, there are approximately 640,000 persons directly
affected by the economic conditions of the area; and
WHEREAS, the combined population of the areas represented by
the associated chambers is 264,371; and
WHEREAS, the progress of economic development requires
funding and the various industries and private citizens have con-
tributed their funds; and
WHEREAS, the amount of taxes that can be collected are
directly related to the economic conditions of the community; and
WHEREAS, the Commissioners Court of Harris County has funds
available to promote economic development;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of La Porte urges
that all funds available to the Commissioners Court to promote
economic development be divided and allocated to the South East
Harris County Economic Development Council Area on the ~asis of
its population in ratio to the total population of Harris County,
Texas.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 23rd day of June, 1986.
CITY OF LA PORTE
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RESOLUTION NO. 86-17
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ATTEST:
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City Secretary
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APPROVED:
City Attorney