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RESOLUTION NO. 81- 28
A RESOLUTION OPPOSING ESTABLISHMENT OF THE HAZARDOUS WASTE
DISPOSAL OPERATION (WASTE MANAGEMENT INDUSTRIAL PARK) WHICH
GULF COAST WASTE DISPOSAL AUTHORITY PROPOSES AT THE INTERSECTION
OF RED BLUFF ROAD AND BAY AREA BOULEVARD IN POPULOUS SOUTHEAST
HARRIS COUNTY.
WHEREAS, the several entities and persons who became parties
opposing these same regional hazardous waste management facilities
at a location near Ellington Air Force Base opposed that site be-
cause of health threats through air and water pollution in heavily
populated Southeas.t Harris County; and
WHEREAS, these facilities, if sited at Bayport, pose the same
threats to the same population and environment which were posed
by the Ellington site proposal; and
WHEREAS, in consideration of the long-term responsibility of
the City of La Porte officials to the health and safety of current
and future generations of people in the City of La Porte; and
WHEREAS, the City of La Porte feels that any such facility
as proposed should be sited away from populated areas, water-sheds
leading to populated areas or areas likely to become populated:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS
THAT, the City of La Porte, Texas, opposes the proposed site
.location and desires to become a party in all administrative hear-
ings of matters relative to Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority's
Bayport site and join other parties in opposing all permits for
said proposed facilities.
AND IT IS SO ORDERED.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS the 2nd day of December, 1981.
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J. J. Me.a, May r
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