HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 84-10 CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS
CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION N0 . R10-84
A RESOLUTION ENDORSING THE U . S . ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
CLEAR CREEK FLOOD CONTROL PROJECT; AND URGING THE UNITED
STATES CONGRESS TO ACT FAVOR.ABLY ON THE FY85 BUDGET .
WHEREAS, a serious flood problem exists in the �lear Creek
Watershed where existing residential and commercial areas are period-
ically subject to extensive damages from rising waters in the creek;
and
WHEREAS , in the City of Friendswood in July, 1979 , 1600 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, the citizens continue to suffer economic loss and
mental anguish as a result of flooding; and
WHEREAS, the citizens have been donating their time and labor
in an effort to clear the creeks and banks of debris ; and
WHEREAS , all of the local organizations are working together
and providing local funding to improve drainage; 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 signif icant measure of protection from recurring
f looding problems in the Clear Creek Watershed; and
" � WHEREAS, the study has been completed and a consensus has 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;
now, therefore,
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RESOLUTION NO. R10-84
CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD:
THAT the City re-endorse the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Clear
Creek Flood Control Project; and �
THAT the City urge the Congress of the United States to adopt
the FY85 budget and appropriate construction funds so that the U.S .
Army Corps of Engineers may begin the rectification work as soon as
possible; and
THAT the City urge the Congress to take whatever additional
action is necessary to expedite the project and thereby reduce the
emotional , physical and economic suffering due to flooding.
THAT the City Secretary forward official copies of this
resolution to the President of the United States , to the Speaker of
the House of Representatives and President of the Senate of the.
United States Congress , 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 this 2nd day of April , 1984 .
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. LO YO LE BROWN, MAYOR PRO TEM
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