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RESOLUTION NO. 86-31
WHEREAS, Article 2, Division 4, Section 2.25, Subsection (a)
of Ordinance 1388, the City of La Porte Fire Code, addresses
offering a two hundred and fifty dolJar ($250.00) reward to any
person responsible for furnishing information leading to the
arrest and conviction of any person Builty of arson committed with
the city limits; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Rose Espinoza, 317 San Jacinto, La Porte,
Texas, came forward with information regarding a house fire at 812
South Virejnia, La Porte, Texas, that occurred on August 30, 1986;
and
WHEREAS, as a result of Mrs. Espino~~'s statement, two
juveniles were arrested and subsequently, on September 25, 1986,
were found guilty of arson, and are presently serving a sentence
of one year's probation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS
Section 1. That Mrs. Rose Espinoza has met the requirements
set out in Ordinance 1388 regarding rewards for information
leading to the arrest and conviction of any person guilty of
arson.
Section 2. That Mrs. Rose Espinoza is qualified to receive a
two hundred and fifty dollar ($250.00) reward for her efforts in
said arrest and conviction, and shall have a check forwarded to
her by the City of La Porte in the amount of two hundred,and fifty
dollars ($250.00), payable from the City of La Porte General Fund.
Section ~. This resolution shall be in effect from and after
its date of passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 17th day of November, 1986.
CITY OF LA PORTE
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Nor n L. Malone, or
ATTEST:
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City Secretar'y
APPROVED: