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HomeMy WebLinkAbout19055 RES - 10/15/1985A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE POSITION OF THE GOVERNOR OF TEXAS CONCERNING "DRAFT REPORT TO CONGRESS ON THE COASTAL BARRIER RESOURCES SYSTEM AS REQUIRED BY SECTION 10 OF PL 97-348; THE COASTAL BARRIER RESOURCES ACT OF 1982". WHEREAS, the U.S. Congress enacted the Coastal Barrier Resources Act in 1982 establishing the Coastal Barrier Resources System comprised of units of undeveloped Coastal Barriers within which most federal expenditures to promote growth or development are no longer available; and WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Interior has prepared a "Draft Report to Congress on the Coastal Barrier Resources System as required by Section 10 of PL 97-348; the Coastal Barrier Resources Act of 1982" which identifies conservation alternatives to be considered for recommendation to Congress; and WHEREAS, the draft report proposes expansion of the Coastal Barrier Resources System to add land within municipalities in Texas where development is already adequately controlled by local government; and WHEREAS, the draft report further proposes to expand the system to include lands owned by the State of Texas and local governments including State and local park land; and WHEREAS, the Governor of Texas has requested the Secretary of the Interior to modify the report as follows: To delete the inclusion of State and local lands as new units to the system. To correct errors in delineation and inconsistent application of definitions in specific proposed new units and additions to existing units in Texas, and to provide extensive consultation to the affected governmental bodies and private owners before any additions are advanced for consideration. To ensure that lands presently located within city limits should not be reclassified as undeveloped coastal barriers since these lands are already being managed under local ordinance in accordance with, and subject to, state laws. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS: SECTION 1. That the City Council urges the delegates of the 72nd Annual Conference of the Texas Municipal League to adopt a resolution, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A". SECTION 2. That upon written request of the Mayor or five Council members, copy attached, to find and declare an emergency due to the 04P.159.01 lJO 5MICROFILMED • immediate need for the efficient and effective administration of City affairs, such finding of an emergency is made and declared requiring suspension of the Charter rule as to consideration and voting upon ordinances or resolutions at three regular meetings so that this resolution is passed and shall take effect upon first reading as an emergency measure this the 15th day of October, 1985. ATTEST: ity Secretary MAYOR APPROVED: /e --/e DAY OF OCTOBER, 1985 04P.159.01 THE CIT OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS • A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE POSITION OF THE GOVERNOR OF TEXAS CONCERNING "DRAFT REPORT TO CONGRESS ON THE COASTAL BARRIER RESOURCES SYSTEM AS REQUIRED BY SECTION 10 OF PL 97-348; THE COASTAL BARRIER RESOURCES ACT OF 1982". WHEREAS, the U.S. Congress enacted the Coastal Barrier Resources Act in 1982 establishing the Coastal Barrier Resources System comprised of units of undeveloped Coastal Barriers within which most federal expenditures to promote growth or development are no longer available; and WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Interior has prepared a "Draft Report to Congress on the Coastal Barrier Resources System as required by Section 10 of PL 97-348; the Coastal Barrier Resources Act of 1982" which identifies conservation alternatives to be considered for recommendation to Congress; and WHEREAS, the draft report proposes expansion of the Coastal Barrier Resources System to add land within municipalities in Texas where development is already adequately controlled by local government; and WHEREAS, the draft report further proposes to expand the system 'to include lands owned by the State of Texas and local governments including State and local park land; and WHEREAS, the Governor of Texas has requested the Secretary of the Interior to modify the report as follows: To delete the inclusion of State and local lands as new units to the system. To correct errors in delineation and inconsistent application of definitions in specific proposed new units and additions to existing units in Texas, and to provide extensive consultation to the affected governmental bodies and private owners before any additions are advanced for consideration. To ensure that lands presently located within city limits should not be reclassified as undeveloped coastal barriers since these lands are already being managed under local ordinance in accordance with, and subject to, state laws. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the delegates assembled at this 72nd Annual Conference of the Texas Municipal League that TML supports the position of the Governor of Texas concerning "Draft Report to Congress on the Coastal Barrier Resources System as required by Section 10 of PL 97-348; the Coastal Barrier Resources Act of 1982". PASSED AND APPROVED at San Antonio, Texas this 2nd day of November, 1985. ATTEST: Executive Director 04P.159.01 APPROVED: President • ., • (1) Statement of the Problem Addressed by this Resolution: Land use and development regulation are handled best at the local level by local governing bodies exercising their authority consistent with law and the public interest. The draft report to Congress would have the Federal government dictate the use of lands within and adjoining coastal cities. (2) How Would Implementation of this Resolution Solve the Problem? Implementation of the resolution would preserve and foster local self-government by resisting the proposed federal intrusion. 04P.159.01 • Corpus Christi, TexasPoidLeAj `� ' "—day of , 1986 TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL Corpus Christi, Texas For the reasons set forth in the emergency clause of the foregoing ordinance or resolution, an emergency exists requiring suspension of the Charter rule as to consideration and voting upon ordinances or resolutions at three regular meetings; I/we, therefore, request that you suspend said Charter rule and pass this ordinance or resolution finally on the date it is introduced, or at the present meeting of the City Council. Respectfully, Respectfully, MAYOR THE C Y OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS Council Members The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Luther Jones Dr. Jack Best David Berlanga, Sr. Leo Guerrero Joe McComb Frank Mendez Bill Pruet Mary Pat Slavik Linda Strong 19055 CERTIFICATE THE STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF NUECES § I the undersigned, City Secretary of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, do certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of Resolution No. 19055, passed and approved by the City Council on October 15, 1985, as same appears in the Official Records of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, of which the City Secretary's Office is the lawful custodian. WITNESSETH MY HAND and the Official Seal of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, this 16th day of October , 1985. Armando Cbapa, City Secretary Corpus Christi, Texas ( SEAL )