R97-10 02-10-97RESOLUTION NO. R97-10
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND,
TEXAS, SUPPORTING CERTAIN AMENDMENTS TO H.B. 3179, WHICH
CREATED THE CLEAR CREEK WATERSHED REGIONAL FLOOD
CONTROL DISTRICT, AS PROPOSED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
SAID DISTRICT AND THE CLEAR CREEK WATERSHED STEERING
COMMITTEE; AND PROVIDING OTHER MATTERS RELATING TO THE
SUBJECT.
WHEREAS, H.B. 3179, as adopted by the 74th Legislature of the State of
Texas, provided for the creation of the Clear Creek Watershed Regional Flood Control
District ("CCWRFCD"); and
WHEREAS, the purpose of said H.B. 3179 was to establish a mechanism by
which a cooperative regional effort could be made to reduce damage caused by
flooding in the Clear Creek watershed in Harris, Galveston, Brazoria, and Fort Bend
Counties; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of CCWRFCD and the Clear Creek Watershed
Steering Committee believe that any regional effort to control flooding within the
Clear Creek watershed must include the involvement of all affected governmental
authorities, therefore necessitating an alteration of the boundaries of the CCWRFCD
to include all such affected entities; and
WHEREAS, such needed changes in the boundaries of the CCWRFCD, alteration
of implementation schedules, and other minor amendments to H.B. 3179 are
necessary to ensure accomplishment of the legislative intent and goals for the
CCWRFCD; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS:
Section 1. The facts and matters set forth in the preamble of this Resolution
are hereby found to be true and correct.
RESOLUTION NO. R97-10
Section 2. The City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, fully supports the
amendment of H.B. 3179 as adopted by the 74th Legislature of the State of Texas,
as recommended by the Clear Creek Watershed Regional Flood Control District and the
Clear Creek Watershed Steering Committee, said proposed amendments being
attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein for all purposes.
Section 3. The City Secretary or her designee is hereby authorized and
directed to cause a certified copy of this Resolution to be served on the presiding
officers of the Clear Creek Watershed Regional Flood Control District and the Clear
Creek Watershed Steering Committee and each member of the legislative delegation
representing the City of Pearland in the Texas Legislature.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this/~/~ day o~'~ '~,,---~
A.D., 1 997.
TOM REID
MAYOR
ATTEST:
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CITY ATTORNEY
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Exhibit "A"
CHANGES TO H.B. NO. ;~179 AS RECOMMENDED BY
CLEAR CREEK WATERSHED REGIONAL FLOOD CONTROL
DISTRICT AND CLEAR CREEK WATERSHED STEERING
COMMITTEE.
Replace Section 3, page 2, Boundaries of District with the attached
metes and bounds.
Change Section 5, Page 6 and 7 from "not later than "two" years after
the effective date .... "to "not later than three* years after the
effective date .... ".
Change Section 37, Maintenance Tax. Switch (a) with (b) and begin the
new "a" (formerly "b") with "if approved by the voters". The new
wording should read as follows:
(a)
(formerly b) an ad valorem Maintenance Tax under Subsection
(a) must be authorized by a majority vote of the voters qualified
to vote and voting in the district at an election called and held
for the purpose.
(b)
(formerly a) if approved bV the voters,** the district may levy,
assess and collect an annual ad valorem tax on all taxable
property in the district for the maintenance, operation, upkeep,
and improvement of the district and it's facilities, properties,
and improvements.
* changes
** addition to current bill