HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 00-42 CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE
COLONY, TEXAS REQUESTING THE CITY OF DALLAS TO PROTECT
AND RAISE THE LAKE LEVEL OF LEWISVILLE LAKE
WHEREAS, the City of Dallas is primarily responsible for determining the level of
Lewisville Lake; and
WHEREAS, Lewisville Lake has taken the brunt of low water levels compared to other
lakes in the region; and
WHEREAS, the low lake levels are a danger to boating and other recreational uses; and
WHEREAS, the number of visitors to the lake has steadily declined due to the low water
levels and
WHEREAS, the reduced number of visitors has been disastrous for the businesses in the
area dependent on summer visitors; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
THE COLONY, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Dallas be urged by cities and businesses
to have the water level of Lewisville Lake raised so that all lakes are treated equally. Each lake
should share in the burden of dealing with drought conditions and low water levels, and that each
lake's level should be at a similar percentage of normal height.
Section 2. That this resolution shall take effect immediately from and after adoption and
it so resolved.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 18~ day of September 2000.
William W Manning,
ATTEST:
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