HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2004-22 support Keep Texas Beautiful, establish Keep LP Beautiful committee
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Requested By
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COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Agenda Date Requested: December 13
Appropriation
Source of Funds:
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Resolution: X Ordinance:
Amount Budgeted: N/A
Exhibits: Resolution
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Exhibits: Or2anizational Structure
Budgeted Item: YES NO X
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SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
The last requirement for the Keep Texas Beautiful program requires the La Porte City Council to adopt a resolution
supporting the participation in Keep Texas Beautiful, Inc. organization. Establish the Keep La Porte Beautiful
Committee to represent the city in future programs and beautification projects. This resolution supports the City's
desire to improve the physical quality of community life. Grants will be applied for and will help increase the
communities involvement to control litter, waste and enhance beautification of La Porte.
Action Reauired bv Council:
Staff is recommending that Council adopt and endorse the resolution accepting Keep Texas Beautiful, Inc. program.
We also recommend the endorsement of city staff for the Keep La Porte Beautiful organizational structure.
Approved for City Council Al!enda
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RESOLUTION
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A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE KEEP TEXAS BEAUTIFUL, INC.
ORGINAZATION IN LA PORTE AND ESTABLISHING A KEEP LAPORTE
BEAUTIFUL COMMITTEE.
WHEREAS,THE City of La Porte desires to improve the physical quality of
community life; and,
WHEREAS, a clean environment contributes to the emotional, physical and
economic well-being of our citizens; and,
WHEREAS, the Affiliate program, developed by Keep Texas Beautiful, Inc. will
assist greatly in reducing the improper handling of waste, and thereby reduce litter
and increase solid waste management activities:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY the City of La Porte that the
governing body hereby endorses the organization, and supports the participation
with Keep Texas Beautiful, Inc., and
FURTHER, THE City of La Porte hereby recognizes the Keep La Port Beautiful
Committee. Said committee shall be an official committee and shall be accountable
to the City Manager. The members and chairman of the Keep La Porte Beautiful
Committee shall be appointed by the City Manager.
This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED, by the CITY COUNCIL, on this, the 13th. day of
December 2004.
ATTEST:
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City S cretary
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Mayor, City of La Porte
Keep La Porte BeautiluJ
Organizational Structure:
Basic start up will be with the City of La Porte's departmental staffing to get the program
implemented for the city. This will be a one year term volunteer program and additional
staff will be coordinated to fit future needs and development of the city's beautification
requirements.
. James Eastep Coordinator Parks and Recreation Department
. Masood Malik Staff Engineering/Planning Department
. Phil Webb Staff Public Works Department
. Debra Dye Staff Administration
. Lt. Carl Crisp Staff Police Department
. J an Beard Staff Parks and Recreation Department
City of La Porte
604 Fairmont Parkway
La Porte, Texas 77571
Ph. 281-471-5020
Fax 281-470-1361