HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 82-07 /--�?�
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A RESOLUTIOPI OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FRIENDSWOOD ENDORSING THE U. S . ARMY CORPS OF
E�IGINEERS CLEAR CREEK FLOOD CONTROL PROJECT.
WHEREAS , flood problems have existed in the Clear Creek
watershed, and
WHEREAS , these same flood problems continue to exist
where existing residential and commercial areas are subject to
extensive damages from rising water in the Creek ; and
WHEREAS , in the City of Friendswood, Texas , in June , 1973 ,
homes were flooded with attendant economic losses , and
WHEREAS , in the City of Friendswood in �LZl.y and Septemher,
197,q , some_ of these homes were again fLooded ; and
WHEREAS , in the City of Friendswood in January , 1980 ,
more 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 United States Congress in 1968 authorized the
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers to design a flood control project
which would provide a solution to flooding problems in the Clear
Creek watershed; and
WHEREAS , the studies are nearing completion and further
delays will _increase the cost of the project as well as the
probability of additional flooding ; and
WHEREAS , other cities , counties , drainage districts and
the 67th Texas Legislature have endorsed the U. S . Corps of
Engineers Flood Control Project in its entirety, and the Project
addresses the individual needs of the cities , counties and
drainage districts in the area,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS :
THAT the City unite in urging Congress to take whatever
means necessary to expedite the Clear Creek Project and thereby
reduce the probability of further economic loss and mental anguish
to these communities due to flooding.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 10th day of May, 1982 .
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Bobbie C. Henry
City Secretary
Drafted and filed by
Robert W. Wicklander, Councilman
City of Friendswood , Texas