HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 950822-RR - Water Partner Leander, TxRESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, STATING THE GENERAL INTENT TO ENTER
INTO A POTENTIAL REGIONAL WATER PARTNERSHIP WITH THE
CITY OF LEANDER; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, in June 1994, the City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas, sent
a letter to the City of Leander, offering to work with Leander to establish a regional water
partnership;
WHEREAS, in August 1995, the City of Leander is still seeking to resolve its long-
term water needs through the acquisition of adequate drinking water supplies;
WHEREAS, Georgetown and Leander City officials and staff have been negotiating
the terms of an interlocal agreement to assist in the provision of water to Leander;
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:
Utilities and Energy Policy 1:
"The City will provide water, wastewater, electricity, and solid waste collection services
which meet the immediate and future needs of all citizens and which encourages and
provides for economic development;
Finance Policy 1:
"The City will conduct all municipal operations in an efficient business -like manner"; and
Environmental and Resource Conservation Policy 1:
"The City will develop a water resources system that provides a sufficient water supply
of high quality to meet future City needs, economic development and recreational
requirements, and to conserve wildlife".
The City Council 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.
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SECTION 2. The City Council of the City of Georgetown reconfirms its willingness
to work with the City of Leander toward the establishment of a regional water partnership,
through an interlocal agreement and such other agreements as may later be determined
to be necessary. The Georgetown City Council has requested that the City staff
negotiate the terms of the regional water agreement with the Leander officials on or
before October 15, 1995, and to bring this agreement to the Georgetown City Council for
its consideration upon approval of the form of the agreement by the City Attorney.
The terms of this agreement shall include the following concepts:
1. Be a partnership as opposed to a wholesale contract;
2. Will enable the City of Georgetown to serve the western portion of the CCN;
3. WiII not cause a rate increase to Georgetown utility customers.
4. Will not negatively impact the present or future water supply for Georgetown
utility customers;
5. The City of Leander will pay for its share of infrastructure required for
service and all operation and maintenance costs.
SECTION 3. This resolution shall be effective immediately upon adoption.
RESOLVED this 22nd day of August, 1995.
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Sandra D. Lee
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Marianne Landers Banks
City Attorney
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THE CITY OF GEORGETi
By:
LedWood, Mayor