HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 112712-J - Manager Comply Chap 2206RESOLUTION NO. 1
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, DIRECTING AND AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH CHAPTER 2206
OF THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE (SB 18).
WHEREAS, the Texas 82nd Legislature passed Senate Bill 18 to amend Chapter 2206 of the
Texas Government Code relating to eminent domain law; and
WHEREAS, SB 18 provides that "not later than December 31, 2012, an entity, including a
private entity, authorized by the state by a general or special law to exercise the power of eminent
domain shall submit to the comptroller a letter stating that the entity is authorized by the state to
exercise the power of eminent domain and identifying each provisionof law that grants the entity
that authority;" and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to comply with this requirement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. The City Manager is directed to identify the City's legal basis for eminent
domain authority and execute the necessary documents to comply with Chapter 2206 of the Texas
Government Code (SB 18).
SECTION 2. The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute, and the City Secretary to attest this
Resolution.
SFCTION 3. This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon adoption.
RESOLVED this _ day of November, 2012.
THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN
Geo:< e Garver, Mayor
Resolution Number: 1 Ipi1 j?®'5
Description: Resolution Eminent Domain
Date Approved: Oki. Zell 2012
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ATTEST:
alitraite
ica Brettle,'y Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By:
'Bridget Chapman
Acting City Attorney
Resolution Number: I t �. t ) rP �'
Description: Resolution Eminent Domain
Date Approved: `o'm it 2012
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