HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 890386RESOLUTION NO. 8C)o-566
RESOLUTION REQUESTING RECONSIDERATION BY THE TEXAS WATER
COMMISSION ON REVISIONS OF THE EDWARDS AQUIFER RULES AS
THEY APPLY TO WILLIAMSON COUNTY.
WHEREAS, the City of Georgetown, Texas (City) has reviewed
the proposed Edwards Aquifer Rule changes for Williamson County,
and found that it is necessary to oppose the proposed rules as
they have been presented.
WHEREAS, the City deems it necessary to express its interest
to the Texas Water Commission to reconsider the proposed rules as
presented.
WHEREAS, in order to secure future economic growth for the
City, rules adopted for water conservation and water quality
protection, should be provided, considering this growth.
WHEREAS, the City has determined that by implementation of
these proposed rules, that water conservation and water quality
protection may not be best served.
WHEREAS, the City Council has found that this action
implements Environmental Resource Conservation Policy 2, Goal B
of the Century Plan - Policy Plan Element, and is not found to be
inconsistent or in conflict with any other Century Plan Policies,
as required by 2.03 of the Administrative Chapter of the Policy
Plan.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS;
SECTION I. That the City requests the Texas Water
Commission take necessary action to reconsider the proposed rules
as they have been presented.
SECTION II. That the City is hereby officially informing
the Texas Water Commission of its opposition to the proposed rules
including but not limited to the following: Agri -Business,
Edwards boundary changes, deletion of other affected counties, and
water quality issues by virtue of recharge.
SECTION III. That the City of Georgetown strongly requests
new proposed rule changes for Sub Chapter B, in Williamson County,
be specifically designed for the Williamson County area.
PASSED AND APPROVED this [1)4L day of 1989.
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