R2006-101 06-26-06
RESOLUTION NO. R2006-101
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, SUPPORTING THE DREDGING OF THE MOUTH
OF THE SAN BERNARD RIVER.
WHEREAS, the San Bernard River runs for approximately 120 miles through
Texas, winding through Brazoria County and ending at the Gulf of Mexico; and
WHEREAS, the San Bernard River is an economical viability for ConocoPhillips
using this river to transport goods via barges as well as a recreational area enjoyed by
our many Brazoria County residents and tourists for boating and fishing; and
WHEREAS, studies completed by the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers have
determined that the mouth of the San Bernard River has moved an average of 1.5 feet
per day since 1989. Today, the mouth is approximately 2.3 miles southwest of the
original mouth; and
WHEREAS, the goal of these studies is to maintain flow through the San Bernard
River so that the current at the intersection of the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway (GIWW)
and the San Bernard River poses minimal hazards; and
WHEREAS, studies also determined the closure of the original mouth of the San
Bernard River is having some serious negative impacts on the Gulf Intracoastal Water
(GIWW) and its safe, efficient operation by causing increased currents at the Brazos
Floodgates at levels that hinder tow passage through the narrow floodgate structure;
and
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-101
WHEREAS, because of these increased risks and the number of accidents
caused from this, the Gulf Intracoastal Canal Association is in full support of the U. S.
Army Corps of Engineers opening the San Bermard River original outlet to the Gulf of
Mexico. NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS:
That the City of Pearland hereby joins with our Federal, State and County Officials in
supporting all efforts to seek funding to open the mouth of the San Bernard River.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this the 26th day of June, AD., 2006.
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~REID
MAYOR
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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DARRIN M. COKER
CITY ATTORNEY
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