HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 970211-O - Petition Wilco Dev DistrictRESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN
THE LANDOWNERS' PETITION TO REQUEST THAT CITY -OWNED
LAND BE INCLUDED IN THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY DEVELOPMENT
DISTRICT.
WHEREAS, the City of Georgetown in its Economic Development Program has recruited
Power Computing to locate within the City of Georgetown; and
WHEREAS, the Economic Development Program Agreement executed between the City
and Power Computing contemplated the inclusion of Power Computing's facility within a County
Development District to provide partial funding for the construction, maintenance, operation, and
promotion of a County Expo Center; and
WHEREAS, the statutes governing the creation of a county development district require that
a landowner petition be submitted for such inclusion,
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:
Economic Development Focus End 1. 1, which states: "Existing undeveloped
sites in Georgetown are put to beneficial use."
2. Growth and Physical Development Policy End 7.0, which states: "Georgetown's
land uses support economic, cultural and social activities for all residents, businesses,
and organizations: and the City's development process encourages new and infill
development."
SECTION 2. The City Manager is hereby authorized to sign a landowners' petition
requesting that the 189.983 acre tract on the land known as The Rivery be included in the
Williamson County Development District.
SECTION 3. The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute, and the City Secretary to attest
thereto this resolution on behalf of the City of Georgetown.
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SECTION 4. This resolution shall be effective immediately upon adoption.
RESOLVED this 1 lth day of February, 1997.
Approved:
Leo Wood, Mayor
Approved as to form:
Marianne Landers Banks, City Attorney
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Attest:
Sandra D. Lee, City Secretary