HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 2000-036 RESOLUTION NO. 2000-36
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS REQUESTING THAT THE UNITED
STATES SENATE CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE
CONSERVATION AND REINVESTMENT ACT, WHICH
INCLUDES OVER $236 MILLION PER YEAR IN FUNDING
FOR CONSERVATION PROGRAMS IN THE STATE OF
TEXAS AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas is committed to
preserving our historical and natural resources to ensure that all citizens will have the
opportunity to enjoy these resources; and,
WHEREAS, the Conservation and Reinvestment Act (CARA) includes programs
that will preserve open spaces, wildlife and historic facilities; and
WHEREAS, the passage of CARA will provide funds to state and local
governments to aid in the preservation of these resources via the reinvestment of Outer
Continental Shelf oil and gas revenues; and,
WHEREAS, the United States House of Representatives passed the
Conservation and Reinvestment Act (H. R. 701) by an overwhelming vote of 315 to 102.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the United States Senate approve the Conservation and
Reinvestment Act providing state and local governments with funds to preserve the
aforementioned resources.
Section 2. That this resolution shall become effective from and after the date
of its passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 6th day of June, 2000.
APPROVED:
William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
Linda Huff
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
John F. Boyle, Jr.
City Attorney
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