HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 112613-PRESOLUTION NO.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas,
( "City ") Authorizing the submittal of an application to the Texas
Water Development Board for a Flood Protection Planning Grant
WHERA.S, the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) published a request for
applications for flood protection planning, pursuant to 31 Texas Administrative Code (TAC)
§355.3, in October 2013; and
WHEREAS, the TWDB offers grants to political subdivisions of the State of Texas for the
evaluation of structural and non - structural solutions to flooding problems with consideration of
flood protection need of the entire watershed(s); and
WHEREAS, the City of Georgetown, a political subdivision of the State of Texas, has the
authority to apply fora grant, enter into a contract and participate in a study with the Texas
Water Development Board for this planning grant program; and
WHEREAS, the proposed planning study would be conducted in order to adequately evaluate .
Berry Creek, Pecan Branch, Middle Fork of San Gabriel River, Smith Branch and Mankins Branch
and the watersheds located within and outside the City of Georgetown.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. The facts and recitations contained in the preamble of this resolution are
hereby found and declared to be true and correct, and are incorporated by reference herein and
expressly made a part hereof, as if copied verbatim. The City Council further finds that the
adoption of this resolution is not inconsistent or in conflict with any 2030 Comprehensive Plan
Policies.
SECTION 2. The City Council of the City of Georgetown finds it to be in the best interest
of the citizens of Georgetown to submit an application to the Texas Water Development Board
for potential grant funds to conduct a fold protection planning study.
SECTION 3. The City of Georgetown will commit local matching funds of $150,000 cash
and $50,000 in in -kind services toward the regional study.
SECTION 4. The mayor is herby authorized to sign this Resolution and the City Secretary
is authorized to attest thereto, on behalf of the City of Georgetown.
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TWDB Flood Protection Planning Grant
November 26, 2033
This resolution shall be effective immediately upon adoption
Resolved this the day of November, 2013.
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Jes i a E. Brettle, City Secretary
APPROVED AS_.TQ FORM:
Attorney
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TWDB Flood Protection Planning Grant
November 26, 2013
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