HomeMy WebLinkAbout021182 RES - 06/18/1991A RESOLUTION
EXPRESSING OPPOSITION TO THE PLACEMENT OF A CLASS I
NONHAZARDOUS INDUSTRIAL LANDFILL OPERATION WITHIN THE
WATERSHED OF THE NUECES RIVER AND FRIO RIVER LOCATED
WITHIN TWO (2) MILES OF CHOKE CANYON RESERVOIR.
WHEREAS, the Coastal Bend Council of Governments, acting through its
Environmental Quality Committee, has determined, based on the information available at this time
and in accordance with previous positions, regarding other waste disposal operations in the proximity
of Choke Canyon Reservoir and the Nueces River, recommends that the Coastal Bend Council of
Governments oppose the permitting of the HALLCO Class I Nonhazardous Industrial Landfill
operation in its proposed location in McMullen County, Texas;
WHEREAS, the City of Corpus Christi has historically opposed the placement of any
class or type of disposal site in the proximity of Choke Canyon Reservior or Lake Corpus Christi and
their feeder rivers;
WHEREAS, the location of the proposed site is within two (2) miles of Choke Canyon
Reservoir and is located in both the Nueces River and Frio River watersheds, said location being
within five (5) miles of the Nueces River; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi wishes to express its concern
regarding the impact of this site on the water quality of all the communities in the Coastal Bend who
obtain their drinking waters from the Nueces River or Frio River watersheds;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That based on the information presently available, the City of Corpus
Christi hereby opposes the permitting or placement of the proposed HALLCO Class I Nonhazardous
Industrial Landfill operation in McMullen County, Texas in its proposed location.
SECTION 2. That until such time that the City Council has determined that
appropriate safeguards and measures are implemented to protect the City's principal source of water
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from the threat or harm of environmental damage, the City Manager is hereby authorized to take
the steps necessary to oppose the approval or granting of any permit, license, or authorization for
the proposed disposal operation.
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APPROVED: /off DAY OF -J7 , 19 9/
JAMES R. BRAY JR., CITY ATTORNEY
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The above resolution was passed by the following vote:
Mary Rhodes
Cezar Galindo
Leo Guerrero
Betty Jean Longoria
Edward A. Martin
Joe McComb
Dr. David McNichols
Clif Moss
Mary Pat Slavik
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