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RESOLUTION NO. 87-13
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE
EXPRESSING SUPPORT AND ENDORSEMENT OF THE BOND ELECTION FOR
HARRIS COUNTY, THE HARRIS COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT, AND THE
PORT OF HOUSTON AUTHORITY OF HARRIS COUNTY, TO BE HELD NOVEMBER
3, 1987 .
WHEREAS, Harris County voters have approved bond issues in
1973, 1975, 1979 and 1982 totaling over one billion dollars to
keep abreast of the massive population growth which has strained
our county roads, parks, and public service facilities; and
WHEREAS, it is recognized that large capital outlays are
needed to continue an orderly program of capital improvements in
the areas of transportation, flood control and commerce; and
WHEREAS, the Harris County Commissioners Court has called a
Harris County Bond Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3,
1987, to authorize $635 million in bond funds submitted under
seven propositions, to wit:
FLOOD CONTROL
ROAD IMPROVEMENTS
PARKS DEVELOPMENT
COURTHOUSE PARKING & SERVICE FACILITIES
ANNEX COURTHOUSES & BRANCHES
LIBRARY FACILITIES
PORT OF HOUSTON IMPROVEMENTS
$250
255
13
5
8.5
3.5
100
Million
Million
Million
Million
Million
Million
Million
WHEREAS, civic and political leader~, community groups, and
concerned citizens will be involved in the planning and ,
completion of these vitally needed improvements.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE
THAT said Council hereby endorses all propositions for
Harris County capital improvements listed on the November 3,
1987, ballot;
And be it further resolved that we urge all registered
voters in Harris County to exercise their constitutional rights
to vote in this very important election on November 3, 1987.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 28th day of September, 1987.
CITY OF LA PORTE
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City Secretary