HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2018-11 RESOLUTION NO. R2018-11
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD,
TEXAS, IN SUPPORT OF THE DREDGING OF CLEAR
CREEK.
WHEREAS, bayou and creeks are a defining natural resource and a living source of
recreation,beauty and tranquility which we need to protect and restore; and
WHEREAS, through stewardship, leadership, education and outreach, we help to
safeguard the richness and diversity of the Gulf Coast bayou systems and creeks;
WHEREAS, Clear Creek is a slow-moving coastal stream that runs through the City of
Friendswood and drains into Clear Lake; and
WHEREAS, Clear Creek is snagged and silted and requires dredging to improve water
flow; and
WHEREAS, Clear Creek affects the City of Friendswood ("City")by subjecting the City
to flooding and other natural hazards with the potential to cause harm or damage to people and
property within the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Friendswood desires to prepare for and
mitigate against such potential harm or damage by requesting that the Army Corp of Engineers
dredge Clear Creek;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FRIENDSWOOD,TEXAS:
Section 1. That the above-listed recitals are true and correct and hereby incorporated into
this Resolution.
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Section 2. That the City requests support and strongly urges its legislative delegation to
request that the Army Corp of Engineers dredge Clear Creek to allow for maximum flow with tidal
movements and thus contribute to improved flood management and improved water quality.
Section 3. That all resolutions and agreements and parts of resolutions and agreements in
conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of the conflict only.
Section 4. It is hereby found and determined that the meeting at which this resolution was
passed was open to the public and that advance public notice of the time,place and purpose of said
meeting was given as required by law.
PASSED,APPROVED AND ADOPTED this the 2°d day of July,2018.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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Melin Welsh,TRMC ; V�. • O
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City Secretary
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