HomeMy WebLinkAbout73-318 02-13-1973RESOLUTION NO. 318
WHEREAS, the comprehensive development of the Trinity River will
produce for our area substantial economic growth, job opportunities,
flood control, fresh water supply, recreation, pollution control, soil
conservation and land use management; and
WHEREAS, the U. S. Corp of Engineers, utilizing stern, conservative
criteria, has certified that the navigable Trinity River will produce to
the people of our area economic benefits of at least $1.50 for every $1.00
invested; and
WHEREAS, local funds, to be obtained from the sale of ad valorem tax
revenue bonds, are necessary to provide approximately one -sixth (1/6) of
the estimated $1.2 billion cost of the total project; and
WHEREAS, every consideration has been and should continue to be taken
in the design and construction of the project to insure the highest
environmental standards,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EULESS, TEXAS:
That the City of Euless heartily supports and endorses the comprehensive
development of the Trinity River, upon the conviction that such will be in
the best interest of the people in the Trinity River Basin, both environmentally
and economically, and urges our local citizenry and those throughout the
Trinity River Basin to overwhelmingly approve the approximately $150 million
bond proposal and the tax levy authorization at the March 13, 1973 election.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 13th day of February, 1973, by a vote of
5 ayes and 0 nays at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Euless, Texas.
ATTEST:
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City Secretary
APPROVED: