Res 245-83 12/20/1983RESOLUTION NO. S '"B-
RESOLUTION TO STATE THE INTENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL
TO PROVIDE FOR A SAFE AND ADEQUATE WATER SUPPLY IN
THE FUTURE BY COMMITTING TO A NEW IMPOUNDMENT RESERVOIR
NEAR RINGGOLD, TEXAS, AND TO ESTABLISH A STEERING GROUP
TO PLAN AND GUIDE THE PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City Council of Wichita Falls recognizes the
critical importance of a safe and adequate water supply to the future
stability, economic vitality, and growth of the City and the North Central
Texas region;
WHEREAS, an additional water supply will be needed near the turn
of the century;
WHEREAS, the last impoundment site available as a major additional
source of surface water of sufficient quality is on the Little Wichita River
near its confluence with the Red River at Ringgold, Texas;
WHEREAS, several years are required to plan, design, construct and
fill the impoundment reservoir;
WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls is a regional water developer
and supplier; and,
WHEREAS, the current City Council desires to fulfill its responsi-
bility to provide for the future of Wichita Falls and the surrounding region.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
An impoundment reservoir on the Little Wichita River watershed
near Ringgold, Texas, is deemed a necessity for the well-being of future
generations of citizens of Wichita Falls and the surrounding areas. The
City of Wichita Falls therefore will initiate a positive program for the
planning, financing, and constructing of the reservoir. The program shall
be undertaken in full cooperation with present and potential future wholesale
water customers who wish to provide for themselves a future water supply.
A goal of the program shall be to have the reservoir ready for use between
1995 and the year 2000.
A Steering Group is hereby established to develop and propose
the program for the Ringgold reservoir and to advise the City Council in
implementing the program. The initial membership shall be as shown below;
as soon as possible, the membership shall be expanded to include representatives
of other cities and governmental bodies, and private water companies.
Mayor (Chairperson)
Two Council Members (one from each term, to be
appointed by the Council)
Four citizens of Wichita Falls (to be selected
by the Council)
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 20TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 1983.
M A O R
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
RESOLUTION NO. A45-4'2>
RESOLUTION TO STATE THE INTENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL
TO PROVIDE FOR A SAFE AND ADEQUATE WATER SUPPLY IN
THE FUTURE BY COMMITTING TO A NEW IMPOUNDMENT RESERVOIR
NEAR RINGGOLD, TEXAS, AND TO ESTABLISH A STEERING GROUP
TO PLAN AND GUIDE THE PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City Council of Wichita Falls recognizes the
critical importance of a safe and adequate water supply to the future
stability, economic vitality, and growth of the City and the North Central
Texas region;
WHEREAS, an additional water supply will be needed near the turn
of the century;
WHEREAS, the last impoundment site available as a major additional
source of surface water of sufficient quality is on the Little Wichita River
near its confluence with the Red River at Ringgold, Texas;
WHEREAS, several years are required to plan, design, construct and
fill the impoundment reservoir;
WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls is a regional water developer
and supplier; and,
WHEREAS, the current City Council desires to fulfill its responsi-
bility to provide for the future of Wichita Falls and the surrounding region.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
An impoundment reservoir on the Little Wichita River watershed
near Ringgold, Texas, is deemed a necessity for the well-being of future
generations of citizens of Wichita Falls and the surrounding areas. The
City of Wichita Falls therefore will initiate a positive program for the
planning, financing, and constructing of the reservoir. The program shall
be undertaken in full cooperation with present and potential future wholesale
water customers who wish to P rovide for themselves a future water supply.
A goal of the program shall be to have the reservoir ready for use between
1995 and the year 2000.
A Steering Group is hereby established to develop and propose
the program for the Ringgold reservoir and to advise the City Council in
implementing the program. The initial membership shall be as shown below;
as soon as possible, the membership shall be expanded to include representatives
of other cities and governmental bodies, and private water companies.
Mayor (Chairperson)
Two Council Members (one from each term, to be
appointed by the Council)
Four citizens of Wichita Falls (to be selected
by the Council)
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 20TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 1983.
M ' 0 R
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK