HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 10.11.1983 - Emergency Discretionary FundA RESOLUTION PETITIONING THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT
OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR FUNDING UNDER THE
EMERGENCY/DISCRETIONARY FUND OF THE TEXAS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, The Texas Department of Health has determined that the City of
Georgetown water supply was contaminated in August, 1983; and
WHEREAS, The Texas Department of Health has determined that a probable
source of the contamination of the Edwards Aquifer is from three specific
sanitary sewer mains which cross the Balcones Fault; and
WHEREAS, due to the delicate nature of the Edwards Aquifer, normal
maintenance of these sewer lines will not protect the Georgetown water
supply; and
WHEREAS, The City of Georgetown, with the concurrence of the Texas
Department of Health, feels an imminent threat to the health and safety
of the citizens of Georgetown exists; and
WHEREAS, this emergency situation requires immediate action beyond
the scope currently available to the City of Georgetown to protect the
Edwards Aquifer and the Georgetown water supply; Now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Georgetown that
the Texas Department of Community Affairs is hereby petitioned for a
grant of up to $250,000.00 from the Emergency/Discretionary Fund of the
Texas Community Development Program for the immediate inspection, repair
and/or replacement of three sewer lines crossing the Balcones Fault, and
authorizing the Mayor to submit the petition and execute the program
when approved.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 11th day of October, 1983.
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JOO C. DOERFLER, MAYOR
ATTEST:
JIM COLBERT, CITY SECRETARY