R2007-036 2007-03-05
RESOLUTION NO. R2007-36
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, REGARDING THE PURCHASE OF THE
CHOCOLATE BAYOU WATER COMPANY (CBWC) BY GULF COAST
WATER AUTHORITY (GCWA).
WHEREAS, the Gulf Coast Water Authority (GCWA) has purchased the
Chocolate Bayou Water Company (CBWC); and
WHEREAS, a permit application has been filed with the Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality (TCEQ); and
WHEREAS, this permit, if approved, would authorize a change in the location of
the point in the Brazos River from which CBWC water can be diverted; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Pearland believes that it is beneficial
to the environment to secure surface water rights to meet the City's future long term
needs; and
WHEREAS, water rights obtained by GCW A through the purchase of CBWC will
enhance the surface water supply for the City of Pearland; and
WHEREAS, the relocation of the CBWC take point will make it possible to
access CBWC water from GCWA's Briscoe Canal, thus reducing the City of Pearland's
costs to utilize CBWC water;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PEARLAND, TEXAS THAT TCEQ IS URGED TO APPROVE THE APPLICATION
FOR THE RELOCATION OF THE CBWC TAKE POINT.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this the 5th day of March, AD., 2007.
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TOM REID
MAYOR
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ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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DARRIN M. COKER
CITY ATTORNEY
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