HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 960924-YYRESOLUTION NO. 9IO D ?0Z '/- YY
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, COMMITTING TO: DEFINE THE PHYSICAL
BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TO DEVELOP A
REGIONAL GOVERNANCE MODEL, AND TO POLITICALLY JOIN THE
OTHER CITIES OF TRAVIS AND WILLIAMSON COUNTIES TO
FACILITATE CURRENT AND FUTURE MUNICIPAL PLANNING AND
ASSIST IN COORDINATION FOR ISSUES THAT LEND THEMSELVES TO
MULTI -JURISDICTIONAL SOLUTIONS IN THE AREAS OF
TRANSPORTATION, AIR QUALITY, WATER QUANTITY, AND WATER
QUALITY AND TO FAIRLY GUIDE THE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
OF THE CENTRAL TEXAS REGION AND OPPOSE LEGISLATIVE
INITIATIVES THAT LIMIT THE EXISTING POWERS OF ANNEXATION
BY A CITY.
WHEREAS, recent trends in the population growth and economic development in the
Greater Austin Area and Central Texas Region create opportunities for regional cooperation among
the incorporated cities to preserve the quality of life, and economic vitality within the region; and
WHEREAS, the incorporated cities of Travis and Williamson Counties desire to promote
the natural and man-made attractions that define the region as a whole; and
WHEREAS, the growth and expansion of our region challenges our individual abilities to
effectively coordinate and plan for transportation, air quality, water quality, and water quantity; and
WHEREAS, while each city maintains unique attributes and political autonomy that
determine the character of its community, it is recognized that we share in the economy,
environment, and social system of the region as a whole; and
WHEREAS, future growth and sustainability of the region depends upon effective regional
coordination of planning efforts.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, THAT:
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 hereby finds that this
resolution implements Governmental Affairs Policy of the Century Plan, which states: "A high level
of cooperation and involvement exists among Georgetown's citizens and governmental
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organizations; and The City is a strong and visible participant in developing comprehensive
solutions to issues of concern on a regional level."; and further finds that the adoption of this
resolution is not inconsistent or in conflict with any other Century Plan Policies, as required by
Section 2.03 of the Administrative Chapter of the Policy Plan.
SECTION 2. The City Council of the City of Georgetown commits to clearly define the
physical boundaries between our municipality and the other jurisdictions in Williamson County to
facilitate current and future municipal planning, and
SECTION 3 The City Council of the City of Georgetown commits to developing a regional
governance model to assist in coordination and planning for issues that lend themselves to multi -
jurisdictional solutions in the areas of transportation, air quality, water quantity, and water quality,
and
SECTION 4 The City Council of the City of Georgetown commits to politically joining
together with area jurisdictions to protect the interests of our region and to support, or initiate
legislation that defends the powers of municipalities to fairly guide the growth and development of
the Central Texas Region and oppose legislative initiatives that limit the existing powers of
annexation by a city, or that allow the creation of such entities as water quality zones and other
limited purpose special districts that weaken an incorporated city's abilities to govern and control
in the best interest of its citizenry.
SECTION 5. The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute, and the City Secretary to attest
this resolution on behalf of the City of Georgetown.
SECTION 6. This resolution shall be effective immediately upon adoption.
RESOLVED this ` day of &eor'e,,nl61r , 1996.
THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN:
By: Leo Wood, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
i
Marianne Landers Banks
City Attorney
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Attest:
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Sandra D. Lee, City Secretary