R2005-0175 11-14-05
RESOLUTION NO. R2005-175
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND,
TEXAS, SUPPORTING THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD'S APPLICATION
TO THE TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD FOR A FLOOD
PROTECTION PLANNING GRANT.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS:
WHEREAS, the City of Friendswood intends to submit an application to the Texas
Water Development Board for a Flood Protection Planning Grant; and
WHEREAS, the City of Pearland recognizes the flooding problem which exists within
the Cowarts Creek Watershed and that planning efforts are needed to support mitigation of
these problems. Further, the City recognizes increased growth in the watershed will only
increase problems downstream without proper planning; and
WHEREAS, the Flood Protection Planning Grant will assist in studying the Cowarts
Creek Watershed; and
WHEREAS, participants in this study will include, the City of Friendswood, the City
of Pearland, Brazoria County, Galveston County, Brazoria Drainage District No.4, and
Galveston County Consolidated Drainage District; and
WHEREAS, the Texas Water Development Board Flood Protection Planning Grant
funds up to 50% of the cost of the study; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to authorize the City Manager or his designee,
to execute all documents related to the City's participation in this study.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS:
Section 1. The City Council hereby supports the City of Friendswood in the
submittal of a grant request to the Texas Water Development Board for flood protection
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planning.
Section 2. The City of Pearland City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager
or his designee, to execute all documents related to the City's participation in this study.
Section 3. The City Council hereby acknowledges its intent to commit local
matching funds in cash towards this project.
Section 4. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this the 14th day of November
2005.
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T01V1REID
MAYOR
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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DARRIN M. COKER
CITY ATTORNEY
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