HomeMy WebLinkAboutR82-494RESOLUTION NO. R82-494
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLAINVIEW,
TEXAS AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO PARTICIPATE IN AND MAKE PAYMENT
TO HALE COUNTY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT TO BE
APPLIED TO THE DEDICATION CEREMONY OF THE UPPER AND LOWER
RUNNING DRAW WATER SHED PROJECT.
WHEREAS, in 1960, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Soil
Conservation Service proposed the construction of water retention
structures along the Upper and Lower Running Water Draw water shed for
flood protection of communities located on and along this water way; and
WHEREAS, during the last twelve years, seven (7) water retention
structures have been built, with one being located in New Mexico, six
(6) in Texas which includes three (3) in Hale County at a total cost
in access of $20 million; and
WHEREAS, by the construction of these water retention structures,
Plainview coUld receive an estimated 65% to 70% flood protection; and
WHEREAS, on September 29, 1982 in Plainview, Texas, the U.S.
Department of Agruculture and Soil Conservation Service, Hale County
Soil and Water Conservation District and all participants in the Upper
and Lower Running Water Draw water shed project will have a celebration
and dedication clumunating twenty-two years of work:
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY the Mayor and City Council of
the City of Plainview that the City be authorized to participation
in this dedication and make a payment in the amount of $25.00 to be
applied toward the planning of this event and urge each and every citizen
of our community to recognize the benefits which will be received from
this project.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 13th day of April, 1982.
ATTEST:
WALTER S. DODSON, City Clerk