HomeMy WebLinkAbout030146 RES - 03/25/2014RESOLUTION
OPPOSING WIND FARM DEVELOPMENT
IN THE CITY'S EXTRA TERRITORIAL JURISDICTION
WHEREAS, the Governor's Renewable Energy Report stated that "While renewable energy has grown
rapidly in Texas. the industry is still young with much room for further growth "; and
WHEREAS, new wind farms have recently been proposed in the City of Corpus Christi's extra
territorial jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, there have been and there may be other companies in the future which are attempting to
enter into lease agreements with landowners in the City of Corpus Christi's extra territorial jurisdiction
for the purpose of erecting wind turbines (wind farms); and
WHEREAS, no federal or state laws specifically protect the property rights of landowners adjacent to
wind farms; and
WHEREAS, the developments in the Eagle Ford Shale area and significant international investment by
industrial, chemical and manufacturing industries in the Coastal Bend contributed to tightening housing
market conditions; and
WHEREAS, the primary growth trend for future single family homes, multi - family housing and
commercial, retail and office development is on the south side of town, including the City of Corpus
Christi's extra territorial jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, wind turbines (wind farms) within the City of Corpus Christi's extra territorial jurisdiction
could hinder future residential and commercial development and expansion of the local tax base; and
WHEREAS, wind turbines (wind farms) could be detrimental to the environmental integrity and
wildlife of Corpus Christi and the Coastal Bend; and
WHEREAS, it is widely accepted that land values could be devalued where wind turbines (wind farms)
are built and for adjoining properties; and
WHEREAS, the construction of such wind turbines (wind farms) may alter the quality of life the
residents of Corpus Christi and the Coastal Bend have come to enjoy.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI THAT:
The location and construction of wind turbines (wind farms) within the City of Corpus Christi's extra
territorial jurisdiction be opposed.
This resolution takes effect upon City Council approval on this the Twenty -fifth day of March, 2014.
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INDEXED
ATTEST:
Rebecca Huerta
City Secretary
Corpus Christi, Texas
Twenty -Fifth of March, 2014
THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
Nelda Martinez
Mayor
The above resolution was passed by the following vote:
Nelda Martinez
Kelley Allen
Rudy Garza
Priscilla Leal
David Loeb
Chad Magill
Colleen McIntyre
Lillian Riojas
Mark Scott
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