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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Agenda Date Requested, 4-20-08 ~
Requested By: Richard F. Reff if; ~
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Resolution for Triathlon 4-20-08
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SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
A Resolution recognizing the Second Battle of San Jacinto Triathlon to be held the morning of April 20, 2008 in
conjunction with the ceremonies at the San Jacinto Monument. The triathlon will be held within the City limits, also
encompassing parts of Baytown and Deer Park and will require street closure requests that must be submitted and
approved by TX Dot.
Date
RESOLUTION NO. 2008- 0 I
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE BATTLE OF SAN JACINTO
TRIATHLON AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO
AN AGREEMENT WITH TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR
THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF STATE RIGHTS-OF-WAY; FINDING
COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
WHEREAS, the Texas Department of Transportation requires the City of La Porte to
enter into an agreement for the temporary closure of State rights-of-way for closure of
various streets for the purpose of the Battle of San Jacinto Triathlon.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LA PORTE:
Section 1. That the Battle of San Jacinto Triathlon is an event that serves a public
purpose. This event is open to the public and will also attract visitors from outside the
city limits of La Porte.
Section 2. That the City of La Porte will fulfill all necessary requirements established
by 43 TAC, Section 22.12 which establishes the rules and procedures for the temporary
closure of a segment of the State highway system.
Section 3.
That the City Manager be designated to coordinate the event activities.
Passed by the City Council this 25th day of February, 2008.
CITY OF LA PORTE
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Alton E. Porter
Mayor
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Martha A. Gillett
City Secretary
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Knox W. Askins
City Attorney