R74-20 11-04-74RESOLUTION NO. 74-20
A RESOLUTION ENDORSING THE UPDATED AUTHORIZED
PLAN BY THE U. S. CORPS OF ENGINEERS FOR THE
ENLARGEMENT AND RECTIFICATION OF CLEAR CREEK.
WHEREAS, the Flood Control Act of 1962 authorized
an investigation of flood problems on Clear Creek, and the
subsequent report submitted to Congress in 1968 recommended the
construction of flood control measures along the main channel
of Clear Creek, and
WHEREAS, the Flood Control Act of 1968 authorized the
plan recommended in the study report, and
WHEREAS, the project as authorized provides for the
enlargement and rectification of the Clear Creek channel through
the City of Pearland thereby alleviating all flooding dangers
including that of the 100 year flood, and
WHEREAS, various alternatives were discussed at a
Public Meeting in January, 1974, and
WHEREAS, the alternative plans have been adjudged
impractical.
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City of Pearland,
Texas, that because of rapid growth in the Pearland area, escalating
construction costs, and the potential flood damage to private property,
the City of Pearland, acting through its Mayor and Council,
supports the updated authorized plan for the enlargement and
rectification of the Clear Creek channel as being the most expeditious
and in the best interest of the citizens of Pearland.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the . day of Pdij.02.,L4/
A. D. 1974.
ATTEST:
Z-tt' City Secretary
Mayor, City of Pearland, Texas