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RESOLUTION NO.
83-13
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, REQUEST-
ING THE TEXAS TURNPIKE AUTHORITY TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY
ON A PROPOSED TOLL BRIDGE ON STATE HIGHWAY 146, OVER THE HOUSTON
SHIP CHANNEL, LINKING LA PORTE AND BAYTOWN.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of La Porte hereby
respectfully requests the Texas Turnpike Authority to conduct a
feasibility study on a proposed high rise toll bridge, on State
Highway 146, to connect the cities of La Porte and Bay town, cross-
. ing the Houston Ship Channel. When constucted, such high rise
toll bridge would replace the outmoded two-lane tunnel, now
operated by the Texas Department of Highways and Transportation.
Section 2. This Resolution shall be effective from and
after its passage and approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED, this the 20th day of July, 1983.
CITY OF LA PORTE
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~inia I1ne, Mayor
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ATTEST:
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Assistant City Secretary
APPROVED:
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