HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2011-08 annexation of 28.65 acres fronting State Highway 225 RESOLUTION NO. 2011-0
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A RESOLUTION SETTING DATES, TIMES, AND PLACE FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS ON
THE PROPOSED ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY INTO THE CITY LIMITS OF
THE CITY OF LA PORTE; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LA PORTE:
Section 1. That on the 10th day of October, 2011, at 6:00 P.M.,
and the 24th day of October, 2011, at 6:00 P.M., in the Council Chambers
of City Hall of the City of La Porte, the La Porte City Council will
hold public hearings giving all interested persons the right to appear
and be heard on the proposed annexation by the City of La Porte of the
property described on Exhibit "A" attached hereto, incorporated by
reference herein, and made a part hereof for all purposes.
Section 2. That the Director of Planning of the City of La Porte
is hereby authorized and directed to cause notice of such public
hearings to be published once each in a newspaper having general
circulation in the City and in the above described territory not more
than twenty (20) nor less than eleven (11) days prior to the date of
such public hearings. The Director of Planning is also authorized and
directed to cause notice of such hearings to be posted on the City's
internet website no more than twenty (20) nor less than eleven (11)
days prior to the date of such public hearings. All notices shall be
in accordance with the Texas annexation laws codified at Chapters 42
and 43, Texas Local Government Code.
Section 3. The City Council officially finds, determines,
recites, and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date,
hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted
at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for
the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the
Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code; and that this
meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times
during which this resolution and the subject matter thereof has been
discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The City Council
further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the
contents and posting thereof.
Section 4. This Resolution shall be effective from and after its
passage and approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED thisfday o , 2011.
CITY OF LA PORTE
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Louis R. Rigb ; ayor
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Patrice Fogart f
City Secretary
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Clark T. Askins
Assistant City Attorney
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