HomeMy WebLinkAbout022207 RES - 04/18/1995A RESOLUTION
EXPRESSING OPPOSITION TO THE PLACEMENT OF A
CLASS I NON -HAZARDOUS INDUSTRIAL LANDFILL
OPERATION WITHIN THE WATERSHED OF THE
NUECES RIVER AND FRIO RIVER LOCATED WITHIN
TWO MILES OF CHOKE CANYON RESERVOIR
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 Reservoir or Lake
Corpus Christi and their feeder rivers;
WHEREAS, the Coastal Bend Council of Governments, opposes the
permitting of the HALLCO Class I Non -hazardous Industrial Landfill operation in its
proposed location in McMullen County, Texas;
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;
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi adopted
Resolution No. 021182 on June 18, 1991 and Resolution No. 021670 on June 8, 1993,
opposing the proposed HALLCO Landfill in McMullen County; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi wishes to again
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 water 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. The City of Corpus Christi hereby opposes the permitting or
placement of the proposed HALLCO Class I Non -hazardous Industrial Landfill operation
in McMullen County, Texas in its proposed location.
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SECTION 2. That 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.
ATTEST:
.
Armando Chapa, City Secretary
APPROVED: DAY OF
THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
, 1995
JAMES R. BRAY, JR., CITY ATTORNEY
By:
Corpus Christi, Texas
PO day of
, 19
The above resolution was passed by the following vote:
Mary Rhodes
Dr. Jack Best
Betty Black
Melody Cooper
Tony Heldenfels
Betty Jean Longoria
John Longoria
Edward A. Martin
Dr. David McNichols
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