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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 99-10 RESOLUTION NO. R99-10 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING GULF COAST WATER AUTHORITY ("GCWA") OR ITS DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE TO APPLY FOR A GRANT FROM THE TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD ON BEHALF OF THE CITY; GRANTING AUTHORITY FOR THE GCWA TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD; AND EXPRESSING THE COUNCIL'S SUPPORT AND CONSIDERATION OF COMMITTING LOCAL PRO-RATA MATCHING FUNDS FOR THE GRANT. WHEREAS, Gulf Coast Water Authority owns rights in the Brazos River; and WHEREAS, the GCWA has the ability to provide a safe and guaranteed supply of treated surface water to the City of Friendswood; and WHEREAS, the GCWA plans to apply for a grant from the Texas Water Development Board for the preparation of a water supply and facility planning study, and WHEREAS, the purpose of the study is to evaluate alternatives for regional water treatment facilities to serve Brazoria County,Fort Bend County, Galveston County, Harris County, and West Houston, and will include evaluation of water treatment alternatives, site selection, and transmission main route alternatives; and WHEREAS, the City's participation will help ensure that its citizens will receive the benefits of a regional water supply, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CI'�Y OF FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS: SECTION 1. That Gulf Coast Water Authority or its designated representative is hereby authorized to apply for a grant from the Texas Water Development Board and to enter into a contract with such Board on behalf of the City. SECTION 2. The City Council supports and will consider committing local pro-rata matching funds for the preparation of a water supply and facility planning study pending final determination of the required match. PASSED, APPROVED,AND RESOLVED THIS lst DAY OF March 1999. Mayor Harold L. Whitaker City of Friendswood ATTEST: c 5 . Deloris McKenzie, TRM City Secretary