HomeMy WebLinkAbout026986 ORD - 09/12/2006AN ORDINANCE
IMPOSING A 30 -DAY MORATORIUM ON THE ISSUANCE OF
PERMITS FOR THE ERECTION OR CONSTRUCTION OF WIND
ENERGY SYSTEMS IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
WHEREAS, the recent increase in energy costs has created an interest in the
installation of wind energy systems, including wind turbines and wind generators,
within the City of Corpus Christi;
WHEREAS, a text amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to regulate wind energy
systems has been proposed and is under review;
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that it is in the best interest of the City to allow
the opportunity to review the proposed wind energy system regulations;
WHEREAS, in order to preserve the status quo pending the review and
evaluation of the proposed changes to the Zoning Ordinance to regulate wind
energy systems. the City Council has determined that a temporary moratorium
should be imposed on the issuance of permits for erection or construction of wind
energy systems in the City of Corpus Christi:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CORPUS CHRISTI. TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That there shall be imposed, for a period of 30 days from the
effective date of this ordinance. a moratorium on the issuance of permits for
erection or construction of wind energy systems in the City of Corpus Christi.
SECTION 2. That City staff will present the proposed amendments to the Zoning
Ordinance relating to wind energy systems to City Council within 20 days of the
effective date of this ordinance
SECTION 3. That upon written request of the Mayor or five council members,
copy attached, the City Council finds and declares an emergency due to the
need for immediate action necessary for the efficient and effective administration
of City affairs and suspends the Charter rule that requires consideration of and
voting upon ordinances at two regular meetings so that this ordinance is passed
and takes effect upon first reading as an emergency measure this the 12th day of
September 2006.
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ATTEST:
Armando Chapa
City Secretary
APPROVED- September 6, 2006.
By: -. rni( .
G r y Smith
Assistant City Attorney
for City Attorney
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
H: ry Garre
Mayor. City •f Corpus Christi
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TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Corpus Christi. Texas
For the reasons set forth in the emergency clause of the foregoing ordinance, an
emergency exists requiring suspension of the Charter rule as to consideration
and voting upon ordinances at two regular meetings: I/VVe, therefore, request that
you suspend said Charter rule and pass this ordinance finally on the date it is
introduced or at the present meeting of the City Council.
Respectfully.
Council Members
Respectfully,
Henry G rrett, ayor
City of orpus Christi
The above ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Henry Garrett
Brent Chesney
John E. Marez
Melody Cooper
Jerry Garcia
Bill Kelly
Rex A. Kinnison
Jesse Noyola
Mark Scott
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