HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 99-01 RESOLUTION NO. R99-1
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS,
ENDORSING THE U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
CLEAR CREEK FLOOD CONTROL PROJECT; AND URGING
ITS TIMELY COMPLETION IN A MANNER THAT RESPONDS
TO THE COMMUNITY AND NATURAL VALUES OF THE CITY
OF FRIENDSWOOD.
WHEREAS, a serious flood problem exists in the Clear Creek
Watershed where existing residential and commercial areas are
periodically subject to extensive damages from rising waters in
the creek; and
WHEREAS, in the City of Friendswood in July 1979, 1600 out of
3000 homes were flooded with coincident economic losses exceeding
$38, 000,000; and
wHEREAS, in the City of Friendswood in September 1979, 500 of
these homes were again flooded; and
WHEREAS, in the City of Friendswood in January 1980, 75 of these
homes were again flooded; and
WHEREAS, in the City of Friendswood in August 1989, 500 of these
homes were again flooded; and
WHEREAS, in the City of Friendswood in October 1994, 335 of these
homes were again flooded; and
WHEREAS, in the City of Friendswood in November 1998, 13 of these
residences were again flooded; and
WHEREAS, the citizens continue to suffer economic loss and mental
anguish as a result of flooding; and
in]IiEREAS, the citizens have been donating their time and labor in
an effort to clear the creeks and banks of debris; and
iaHEREAS, the local drainage authorities are actively improving
the Clear Creek tributaries; and
WHEREAS, the United States Congress in 1939 authorized the U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers to begin a study of Clear Creek; and
WHEREAS, the United States Congress in 1968 authorized the U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers to design a flood control project which
would provide a significant measure of protection from recurring
flooding problems in the Clear Creek Watershed; and
WHEREAS, in June 1986 the study had been completed and a
consensus had been achieved by all local sponsors and entities
and endorsed by the 67th Texas Legislature; and
WHEREAS, the project has been approved by the U.S. Army Corps
District in Galveston and the Corps Southwest Division; and
WHEREAS, further delays will significantly increase the cost of
the project as well as the probability of additional flooding;
and
WHEREAS, the local sponsors of the project have agreed to provide
funding for the local costs of construction; and
WHEREAS, Congress has provided funding for the federal costs of
construction; and
WHEREAS, completion of the Corps project is essential to the
implementation of a separate regional flood control plan for the
upper reaches of Clear Creek.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE City Councilmembers of the
City of Friendswood, Texas:
THAT the City re-endorses the Clear Creek Corps
Project, as currently designed and planned with
due consideration to the environmental impacts
to the existing creek; and
THAT the City also endorses the modifications
proposed by Harris County Flood Control
District to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers;
and
THAT the City urges every compromise in the
modifications that will allow the Project to
move forward without delay; and
THAT the City urges the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers, Harris County and Galveston County
to take whatever additional action is necessary
to expedite the project and thereby reduce the
emotional, physical and economic suffering due
to the flooding; and
THAT the City Secretary forward official copies
of this resolution to the Harris County
Commissioner's Court, to the Executive Director
of the Harris County Flood Control District, to
the Galveston County Commissioner's Court, and
to all members of the Texas Delegation to the
Congress, with the request that this resolution
be officially entered into the Congressional
Record.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS, THIS THE 4�Y1 DAY OF JANUARY, 1999.
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Mayor Harold L. Whita er
City of Friendswood
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Mayar Pro/= m Jerry Ericsson o cilmember itten Hajecate
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ouncilmember Tom Manison Co ncilmembe Kim Brizendine
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C nci member A ' e Dickey Co ncilmember Mel Measeles
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D loris McKenzie, TRM
City Secretary
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