Res 648 6/27/1966RESOLUTION NO. 4'4j?
WHEREAS, the Texas Water Safety Act (Texas Penal Code Art-
icle 1722a) in Section 19 provides that the governing body of
any incorporated city, with respect to all lakes owned by it,
is authorized by city ordinance to designate certain areas to
be bathing, fishing, swimming or otherwise restricted areas,
and to make such rules and regulations relating to the opera-
tion and equipment of boats as it may deem necessary for the
public safety, the provisions of which are consistent with the
provisions of this Act; and,
WHEREAS, said Section 19 further provides that a copy of
any rule or regulation enacted pursuant to such Section shall be
filed with the Texas Highway Department and with the Texas Parks
and Wild Life Department; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls has heretofore enacted
Ordinance No. 1799, which was later amended by Ordinance No.
1803, which provides for the zoning of lakes and makes rules re-
lating to the operation, equipment and inspection of boats.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF
THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
The Director of Parks and Recreation is hereby directed to
file with the Texas Highway Department and with the Texas Parks
and Wild Life Department copies of Ordinances No. 1799 and 1803,
together with a copy of the Aquatic Safety Manual prepared by
the Department of Parks and Recreation.
PASSED AND APPROVE this the M ''/v day of June, 1966.
M A Y O R
ATTEST:
City Clerk