HomeMy WebLinkAbout024335 RES - 01/09/2001RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO
NEGOTIATE AN AGREEMENT RELATING TO THE FORMATION OF
AND PARTICIPATION IN THE SOUTH TEXAS WATER ALLIANCE; AND
DIRECTING HIM TO BRING SAME TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR ITS
CONSIDERATION.
WHEREAS, the South Texas region is experiencing rapid business and population growth
which is expected to continue for the foreseeable future with accompanying demands for municipal
water supplies; and
WHEREAS, the City of Corpus Christi, the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority, the San
Antonio River Authority, the Nueces River Authority, the San Antonio Water System, and the
Lavaca-Navidad River Authority recognize that optimal development, conservation and use of the
regions' water resources, as well as water resources possibly imported from other regions of the
State, depends upon cooperative planning and development; and
WHEREAS, the City of Corpus Christi, the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority, the San
Antonio River Authority, the Nueces River Authority, the San Antonio Water System, and the
Lavaca-Navidad River Authority share a common goal of supplying the water needs of the South
Texas region from the water resources of the South Texas region to the maximum extent possible
in order to (i) obtain the economic benefits of acquiring and developing a sustainable future water
supply for the South Texas region and (ii) avoid unnecessary conflicts with other regions of the
State; and
WHEREAS, the formation of and participation in the South Texas Water Alliance will
assist the City of Corpus Christi in achieving its mission and goal of supplying the immediate and
long-term water needs of its customers.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS:
The City Manager, or his designee, is hereby authorized to negotiate an agreement relating to the
formation of and participation in the South Texas Water Alliance among the City of Corpus Christi,
the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority, the Nueces River Authority, the San Antonio River
Authority, the San Antonio Water System, and the Lavaca-Navidad River Authority; and is directed
to bring same to the City Council for its consideration.
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ATTEST: CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
Legal form approved ~a~,. ~ ., 2001; James R. Bray, Jr., City Attorney
By:
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Corpus Christi, Texas
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The above resolution was passed by the following vote:
Samuel L. Neal, Jr.
Javier D. Colmenero
Melody Cooper
Henry Garrett
Dr. Arnold Gonzales
Rex A. Kinnison
Betty Jean Longoria
John Longoria
Mark Scott
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