HomeMy WebLinkAbout85-609 10-08-1985RESOLUTION NO. 85 -609
WHEREAS, the availability of clean water is one of the key determinants of
Texas' sustained economic vitality and quality of life; and
WHEREAS, the federal government is withdrawing from its important role of
assisting cities in financing water supply, water quality and flood control
projects; and
WHEREAS, the Texas legislature in 1985 passed a comprehensive, balanced and
realistic water program which will improve the State's water supply and protect
this valuable natural resource; and
WHEREAS, the resulting constitutional amendment and enabling legislation will
be considered by the voters of Texas at the November 5, 1985, election as ballot
Propositions 1 and 2; and
WHEREAS, the water program proposes innovative finance mechanisms for regional
solutions to water supply, water quality and flood control problems at little or
no increased cost to the taxpayer; and
WHEREAS, the program includes significant commitments to managing, conserving
and protecting the State's existing water resources through water conservation
measures, protection of inflows of fresh water into coastal bays and estuaries,
and groundwater management at the local level;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Euless, Texas, supports
enactment of this water program and will urge its membership to vote on November
5, 1985, in favor of ballot Propositions 1 and 2.
ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Euless City Council on the 8th day of
October, 1985.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
Harold D. S154;
, ayor