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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
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~iHEREAS, delays continue to escalate the cost of the project;
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 bi.ll; 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.
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PAS~ED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED on this the 13th
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day of May, 1981.
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