HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 981208-Q - Population & Extention of ETJRESOLUTION NO. 47oFla
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS,
ADOPTING AN ESTIMATED 1999 POPULATION FOR THE CITY LIMITS AND
ADOPTING AN EXTRA -TERRITORIAL JURISDICTION OF TWO MILES
WHEREAS, the latest official population count for the City limits of Georgetown was
reported by the 1990 Census; and
WHEREAS, the population of Georgetown and the vicinity has increased at a large
rate since 1990; and
WHEREAS, having an accurate estimate of the population of the City limits is of
benefit to the community for a variety of purposes; and
WHEREAS, the population can be estimated using utility connections and other
means within the City limits; and
WHEREAS, the extraterritorial jurisdiction is a function of the City's population, as
described in Chapter 42 of the Local Government Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. The facts and recitations contained in the preamble of this resolution
are hereby found and declared to be true and correct, and are incorporated by reference
herein and expressly made a part hereof, as if copied verbatim. The City Council hereby
finds that this resolution implements the following policies of the Century Plan - Policy Plan
Element:
1. Governmental Affairs Policy End 6.0, which states: "A high level of cooperation
and involvement exists among Georgetown's citizens and governmental
organizations."
and further finds that the adoption of this resolution is not inconsistent or in conflict with any
other Century Plan Policies, as required by Section 2.03 of the Administrative Chapter of
the Policy Plan.
SECTION 2. The City Council of the City of Georgetown hereby certifies that the
estimated 1999 population for the area within the City limits of Georgetown is 26,400.
Estimated Population for 1999
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SECTION 3. The City Council of the City of Georgetown hereby adopts a two mile
extraterritorial jurisdiction, effective January 1, 1999.
SECTION 4. The Mayor is hereby authorized to sign on behalf of the City Council
of the City of Georgetown.
SECTION 5. This resolution shall be effective immediately upon adoption.
RESOLVED this 8th day of December 1998.
ATTES THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN:
Sandra D. Lee By: LEO WOOD
City Secretary
A ROVED AS TO FORM:
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Marianne Lan ers Banks
City Attorney
Estimated Population for 1999
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Mayor