Res 560 4/27/1964RESOLUTION NO. ,)-c
WHEREAS, the Corps of Engineers, under authority of resolution adopted
April 16, 1959, by the Committee on Public Works of the United States Senate,
has been directed to make an investigation of the advisability of modifying
and rehabilitating the existing non-Federal Lake Kemp project, located on
Wichita River, Texas, in the interest of flood control, to operate in con-
junction with its irrigation, water supply, and other related uses ; and,
WHEREAS, it is proposed by the Corps of Engineers that the modifica-
tion and rehabilitation of the Lake Kemp project be accomplished by the
Federal Government; and,
WHEREAS, it is proposed by the Corps of Engineers that, after modifi-
cation and rehabilitation of the Lake Kemp project, local interests retain
jurisdiction of the project and of all project lands ; and,
WHEREAS, it is proposed by the Corps of Engineers that, after modifica-
tion and rehabilitation of the Lake Kemp project, local interests operate
and maintain the project, including operation and maintenance required for
flood control operation; and,
WHEREAS, it is proposed by the Corps of Engineers that, after modifi-
cation and rehabilitation of the Lake Kemp project, operation of the project
for flood control will be in accordance with Section 7 of the Flood Control
Act approved December 22 , 1944, which provides that it shall be the duty of
the Secretary of the Army to prescribe regulations for the use of storage
allocated to flood control in all reservoirs constructed wholly or in part
with Federal funds ; and,
WHEREAS, it is further proposed by the Corps of Engineers, that, after
modification and rehabilitation of the Lake Kemp project, that the United
States, subject to appropriations, reimburse local interests annually for
that portion of the operation, maintenance and major replacement costs
allocated to the flood control function of the project; and,
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WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls and Wichita County Water Control and
Improvement District No. 2 adopted Resolution No. 489 on April 12 , 1962 , in
compliance with the assurances requested by the Corps of Engineers ; and,
WHEREAS, by letter dated February 26, 1964, the Corps of Engineers has
requested additional assurances from the City of Wichita Falls and the
Wichita County Water Control and Improvement District No. 2 ; and
WHEREAS, it is understood that such assurances do not commit the Federal
Government to construction of the proposed improvements ; and
WHEREAS, the City of 'i'fl chi ta Falls, Texas, approves of the plan of
improvement as proposed by the Corps of Engineers and is fully cognizant of
the requirements of local cooperation:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Aldermen of the City of
Wichita Falls, Texas, that the Corps of Engineers is hereby advised that
the City of Wichita Falls concurs with the general plan for reconstruction
of Lake Kemp, and is willing and able to
a) Provide without cost to the United States all lands, ease-
ments and rights-of-way necessary for construction and operation of the
project;
b) Remove, without cost to the United States, all cabins from
lands required for flood control operation, and perform all relocations
and/or alterations of existing buildings, highways, bridges, sewers, related
and special facilities, and local betterments;
c) Hold and save the United States free from damages due to the
construction and operation of the project;
d) Maintain and operate all works after completion, and operate
the flood control feature in accordance with regulations prescribed by the
Secretary of the Army;
e) Adopt and enforce regulations to preserve the existing capacity
of the channel through the City of Wichita Falls and prevent further en-
croachment;
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f) Reimburse the United States for the reconstruction costs allo-
cated to conservation purposes, amounting to about 23 per cent of the net
reconstruction cost (exclusive of cost of additional lands) , in not more
than 50 equal annual payments with interest, beginning at the time con-
struction is complete;
g) Retain ownership, operate and maintain the project for a
minimum period of 50 years after completion and as long after the initial
50 years as the Government provides funds for flood control operation;
h) Adequately inform affected interests annually concerning the
probability of residual damages after construction of the modifications ;
and
i) Provide free access to the lake in accordance with the prin-
ciples of Section 4 of the Flood Control Act of 1944.
ADOPTED by the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, this the day of
1964.
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