HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 96-04 ORIGINAL
CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF SEWER EQUIPMENT;
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the City's sewer equipment is need of extensive repairs or is no longer
functional; and
WHEREAS, the sewer equipment is used to assist in keeping the sewer lines flushed out,
etc. which if not done could result in sewer backups in the residences of the citizens of the City;
and
WHEREAS, the Council deems the public interest and health to be best served by keeping
the sewer lines flushed out; and
WHEREAS, an immediate appropriation of money is needed to preserve the property of
the city and to protect the public health of the residents of the City pursuant to Section 252.022
(a)(2) of the Texas Local Government Code;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
THE COLONY, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That the City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager or his designee
to proceed with the purchase of a new sewer equipment, at a cost not to exceed $ 27,000.00.
SECTION 2. Declaring an Emergency; Effective Date. Failure to keep the sewer lines
flushed in order to property safeguard the health and safety and general welfare to the inhabitants
of the City of The Colony, Texas creates an emergency for the immediate preservation of the
public business, property, health, safety, and general welfare of the public which requires that this
resolution become effective from and after the date of its passage and it is accordingly so
resolved.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS ~ day of /'hFebruary [ 1996.
Patti A. Hicks, TRMC, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Pete Eckert, City Attorney