HomeMy WebLinkAbout024379 RES - 02/20/2001RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING LEGISLATION BY SENATOR CARLOS
TRUAN EXPANDING THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE PORT OF
CORPUS CHRISTI AUTHORITY.
WHEREAS, the Port of Corpus Christi Authority (the "Port Authority") is vital to the
interest of the Coastal Bend; and
WHEREAS, Senator Carlos Truan has announced that he will propose legislation (the
"Legislation") which would: (1) expand to nine members the goveming body for the Port Authority,
with four members appointed by the City of Corpus Christi, four members by Nueces County, and
one member by San Patricio County; and (2) extend the taxing authority of the Port Authority to
include San Patricio County within its boundaries; and
WHEREAS, the Legislation would strengthen the Port Authority and benefit the citizens of
Corpus Christi and the Coastal Bend.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Corpus Christi strongly supports the
Legislation proposed by Senator Truan.
SECTION 2. The City Manager is directed to convey the City's support of the Legislation
to the Texas Legislature and other interested state and local officials.
ATTEST:
Armando Chapa
City Secretary
APPROVED THIS THE i5 DAY OF
James R. Bray, Jr., City Attorney
SCar~uel L. Neal,~r.
Mayor, The City of Corpus Christi
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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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