R95-06 01-23-95 RESOLUTION R95 -6
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPLY FOR
AND EXECUTE AGREEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE TEXAS HAZARD
MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM, WITH THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING
THE GREEN TEE PRAIRIE CHANNEL AND DETENTION POND PROJECT.
WHEREAS, two major creeks, Clear Creek and Mary's Creek run
through the City of Pearland; and
WHEREAS, urban development north of the City directly impacts
Clear Creek and may overburden its capacity to carry rainfall
runoff from the watershed to Galveston Bay; and
WHEREAS, the City of Pearland experienced heavy rainfall
during the third week of October 1994, with severe flooding
occurring along Clear Creek, Mary's Creek, and Hickory Slough; and
WHEREAS, the citizens of Pearland sustained extensive damages
as a result of the October 1994 flood due to Clear Creek's
incapacity to carry water from the watershed to Galveston Bay; and
WHEREAS, some of the area's flooding problem can be addressed
by the development of the Green Tee Prairie Channel and Detention
Pond Project; and
WHEREAS, the City Council is interested in reducing the risk
of loss of life and property in the future; and
WHEREAS, the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program is a 75/25 cost
share program designed to help fund projects which will reduce
losses due to natural hazards.
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the City Manager is authorized to apply for and
execute agreements associated with the Texas Hazard Mitigation
Grant Program.
Section 2. That the State of Texas is assured that the local
cost share of 25 percent will be provided by the City of Pearland
both through "In- Kind" services and cash donations.
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RESOLUTION R95 -6
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this the 2,3 day of
1995.
C.V. OP•I GER
MAYOR
ATTEST:
PAT JONES`RMC
CITY SEC' TARY
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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M cCULLO i GH
CITY •TTORNEY