Res 063-89 5/2/1989RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING CONTINUED FUNDING FOR THE
RED RIVER BASIN CHLORIDE CONTROL PROJECT
WHEREAS, water is the basic resource by which we sustain our
lives and economic base for citizens of our community; and,
WHEREAS, the reclamation of the Red River and its
tributaries present a viable solution to meet the future water
needs and economic growth; and,
WHEREAS, Public Laws 89 -789, 91 -611, and 99 -662 have
authorized construction of the Red River Basin Chloride Control
Project with 100% federal funds; and,
WHEREAS, the Red River Authority acting as designated
cooperating local sponsor has brought to our attention the urgent
need to express our desire concerning the Chloride Project's
continuation as Congress has agreed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
The City of Wichita Falls City Council hereby pledges
continued support of the Red River Basin Chloride Control
Project, which will successfully reclaim the waters of the Red
River and its tributaries as a useful natural resource for all
beneficial purposes for the people of the States of Texas,
Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana, and request federal funding be
appropriated by Congress in accordance with PL 89 -789, PL 91 -611,
and as amended by PL 99 -662.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 2ND DAY OF MAY, 1989.
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CITI CLERK