HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 02.12.1980 - Flood ControlA RESOLUTION REQUESTING IMMEDIATE COMMENCEMENT
OF A FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION PRO-
JECT ON THE SOUTH FORK OF THE SAN GABRIEL. .
WHEREAS, the United States Army Corps of Engineers is nearing completion
of its current projects on the San Gabriel River near Granger and on the
North Fork of the San Gabriel River near Georgetown, and
WHEREAS, the City of Georgetown recognizes and applaudes the efforts thus
far expended on these projects, and
WHEREAS, the heed exists for further protection of lives and property
along the San Gabriel River through flood control and,
WHEREAS, there is a need for an abundant supply of surface water for the
burgeoning population of Georgetown and the surrounding area, and
WHEREAS, the rapid growth of the general populace as well as the broad-
based economic growth of the county call for foresight in planning for the
essential needs of people and industry, and
'-4 WHEREAS, the development of the South Fork area is under way and can be
.Y• expected to rapidly proceed with current population trends and
:c7 WHEREAS, this growth will cause an escalation of property values and
therefore will result in the increased cost of a project on the South Fork
and
WHEREAS, for these reasons the need for immediate commencement of a
project on the South Fork is manifest,
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved, ordered and decreed that:
The City Council of The City of Georgetown, Texas, supports and urges the
immediate commencement of a flood control and water conservation project
on the South Fork of the San Gabriel.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 12th day of February, 1980.
phnl-TaDoier er Mayor
ATTZST:
W.L, Walden, City Secretary
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