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RESOLUTION NO. 87-17
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE
SUPPORTING AMENDMENT NUMBERS 7, 8, AND 23 ON THE NOVEMBER 3,
1987, GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT
WHEREAS, Amendment No.7 on the November 3, 1987, general
election ballot will, if passed, provide authority for $400
million in state general obligation bonds to finance local
public facilities; and
WHEREAS, Amendment No.8 on the same ballot will, if
passed, provide authority for $500 million in state general
obligation bonds to finance correctional and/or MHMR
facilities; and
WHEREAS, Amendment No. 23 on the same ballot will, if
passed, provide authority for $400 million in state bonds for
water supply, water quality, and flood control purposes; and
WHEREAS, Amendments 7, 8, and 23 comprise the "Build
Texas" program which TML actively supported during the 70th
Regular Session of the Texas Legislature; and
WHEREAS, the Build Texas Program, particularly Amendment
No.7, will assist Texas cities in providing needed pUblic
facilities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE
THAT the City Council of the City of La. Porte supports
Amendments 7, 8, and 23.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 19th day of October, 1987.
CITY OF LA PORTE
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N rman L. Malon, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Cherie Black, City Secretary