HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2005-35 RESOLUTION NO. R2005-35
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS,
COMMENTING ON THE U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
NATIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR CLEAR CREEK.
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WHEREAS, the City of Friendswood is located in northern Galveston and Harris
Counties; and
WHEREAS, Clear Creek is a major drainage artery that carries floodwaters through
Galveston and Harris Counties to Galveston Bay; and
WHEREAS, the City of Friendswood and other parts of northern Galveston, Brazoria,
and Harris Counties have been severely affected by flooding along Clear Creek for over 30
years; and
WHEREAS, the population explosion that has occurred in recent years in northern
Galveston County has greatly impacted the effectiveness of waterway and drainage facilities in
this area; and
WHEREAS, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) Galveston District's General
Reevaluation Report (GRR) and Review of the Clear Creek Project (PROJECT) is currently in
progress; and
WHEREAS, a draft of the National Economic Development Plan (NED PLAN), which
is one major portion of the overall GRR, has recently been completed by the Corps; and
WHEREAS, the NED PLAN has several components that are either completely omitted
or not provided for adequately; and
WHEREAS, the City of Friendswood is greatly affected by the entire NED PLAN and
its various components; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD,
TEXAS;
Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Friendswood hereby finds and
determines that the NED PLAN, as now proposed, will have adverse consequences on citizens in
or near the Clear Creek drainage area.
Section 2. That the City Council of the City of Friendswood hereby finds and
determines that the following components must be added to make the PROJECT viable.
A. In order to remove flow restrictions caused by the Interstate Highway 45
service road bridges at Clear Creek, the bridges should be raised and the channel
improved to increase flow capacities at these locations;
B. In addition to the selective clearing and de-snagging proposed in the NED
PLAN, improvements such as high water bypasses and reestablishment of oxbows should
be installed or constructed between Interstate Highway 45 and Farm to Market Road
2351;
C. High water bypasses, reestablishment of oxbows, and selective clearing
and de-snagging should be installed or constructed between Farm to Market Road 2351
and Dixie Farm Road, as opposed to the exclusion of any improvements in this area
under the NED PLAN.
Section 3. The City Council hereby objects to any proposed watershed improvements
that would negatively impact downstream properties unless such impact is fully mitigated.
Section 4. The City Council hereby specially objects to any proposed improvements
to the watershed that would adversely affect the economic well-being or drainage in the City of
Friendswood.
PASSED,APPROVED,AND RESOLVED this the 17t� day of October 2005.
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Mayor Kimball W. Brizendine
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Councilmember Laura Ewin Co ilmember Joh}� eCour
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Councilm ber Tracy oza Councilmem e avid J. H. Smith
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Councilmember Chris Peden Councilmember Me P. Measeles
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Deloris McKenzie, T C Ronald E. Cox
City Secretary City Manager
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