HomeMy WebLinkAboutR00-100RESOLUTION NO. R00-0104
A Resolution of the City of Plainview in support of
the federally funded PL -566 Small Watershed Project
known as the Red Deer Creek Watershed Project.
WHEREAS, the Ogallala Underground Water Aquifer is the source of all water for residents in Roberts
County for domestic, business, and agricultural purposes; and
WHEREAS, water rights have been acquired by municipalities and are being acquired by individual
investors to export this underground water from Roberts County for domestic and industrial use in
metropolitan areas possibly as far south as San Antonio; and
WHEREAS, there is a common interest in this finite resource by residents of Roberts County and these
metropolitan areas; and
WHEREAS, any and all efforts should be undertaken now through local, state, and federal programs to
increase, extend, and preserve underground water for future generations; and
WHEREAS, there is a federally funded PL -566 Small Watershed Project known as the Red Deer Creek
Watershed Project approved for funding by Congress in 1976 in Roberts County that will increase,
extend, and preserve this finite resource; and
WHEREAS, the PL -566 Small Watershed Program is administered by USDA's Natural Resources
Conservation Service to provide recharge, control flooding, provide wildlife habitat, and other purposes
that benefit all Texas residents; and
WHEREAS, the Red Deer Creek Watershed Project would retain a minimum of 2400 acre feet of surface
water for potential recharge to the aquifer at any one time and provide many other benefits; and
WHEREAS, the Natural Resources Conservation Service has continued to delay or postpone construction
because of other priorities and budget shortfalls for approximately 30 years.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Plainview, that we are on
record in urging the Natural Resources Conservation Service to place a higher priority on the Red Deer
Creek Watershed Project and complete this project as soon as possible. Its completion will increase
recharge of the Ogallala Underground Aquifer and extend the life of this finite resource for future
generations and benefit all Texas residents.
PASSED AND APPROVED on the 14th day of March, 2000.
Karen McBeth, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Wally Hatch, City Attorney
Resolution No. ROO-104