HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2005-14 RESOLUTION NO. R2005-14
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS, URGING
THE TEXAS CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO REQUEST AND
SUPPORT FUNDING FOR THE U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
("CORPS") GENERAL REEVALUATION REPORT ON CLEAR CREEK
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2006.
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WHEREAS, the City of Friendswood is located in northern Galveston and Harris
Counties; and
WHEREAS, Clear Creek is a major drainage artery that carries floodwaters through
Galveston and Harris Counties to Galveston Bay; and
WHEREAS, the City of Friendswood and other parts of northern Galveston, Brazoria,
and Harris Counties have been severely effected by structural and non-structural flooding along
Clear Creek for over 20 years; and
WHEREAS, the population explosion that has occurred in recent years in northern
Galveston County has greatly impacted the effectiveness of waterway and drainage facilities in
this area; and
WHEREAS, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) Galveston District's General
Reevaluation and Review of the Clear Creek Project is currently in progress; and
WHEREAS, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) Galveston District needs $1.5
million to continue the project in Fiscal Year 2006; and
WHEREAS, FY 2006 Proposed Presidential Budget presented to the U.S. Congress
does not include the $1.5 million necessary for the continuation of the Clear Creek Project
General Reevaluation and Review. NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS;
Section 1. That the City of Friendswood hereby supports the funding and completion of
the aforementioned General Revaluation and Review of the Clear Creek Project.
Section 2. That the City of Friendswood hereby strongly encourages the Texas
Congressional delegation to request and champion the allocation of$1.5 million for the General
Reevaluation and Review of the Clear Creek Project in the FY 2006 Energy and Water
Appropriations Bill in an effort to complete the report and to protect the health, safety, and
welfare of the citizenry in the Counties of Galveston, Brazoria, and Harris.
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PASSED,APPROVED,AND RESOLVED this the 21St day of February 2005.
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Kimball W. Brizendine
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Councilmember Laura E ing Counci# em er Ericsson
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Councilmember Tracy za Co i membe avid J. . Smith
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City Secretary City Manager
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