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Home My WebLink AboutResolution No. 89-01 CITY OF THE COLONY RESOLUTION NO. ~'OI A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS WASTEWATER SYSTEM FOR DENTON COUNTY WHEREAS, the Denton County Region has experienced considerable increase in population in recent years and is expected to continue to grow; and WHEREAS, an adequate and safe supply of drinking water is a fundamental necessity for life, and for the sound economic development of the region; and WHEREAS, collection and treatment of domestic and commercial wastes are vital public services that need to be coordinated with the water system; and WHEREAS, more than thirty (30) cities, towns and water utilities in Denton County conducted a study and prepared a plan to address water and wastewater needs on a cooperative basis; and WHEREAS, the City of The Colony participated in the Water Study and contributed to the cost of developing the Master Plan; and WHEREAS, the Texas Water Development Board awarded a matching grant to conduct the Regional Study; and WHEREAS, the Texas Water Development Board and water Study Committee have approved the Report and Master Plan; and WHEREAS, there is an urgent need to implement the recommendations of the study to organize a regional utility system to protect the environment and to provide the most efficient utility and solid waste disposal services; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY the City Council of the City of The Colony, Texas: Section 1. That the City of The Colony supports the creation of a utility system which can contract with Denton County Cities and utilities to provide for water supply, wastewater treatment and waste disposal on.a regional basis. Section 2. That we urge the Texas Legislature to give early consideration and approval of enabling legislation for creation of a Denton County Regional Utility System. Section 3. That this resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage and it is accordingly so resolved. PASSED AND APPROVED this ,~day of~,. 1989. Don Kmick, Mayor , v ATTEST: Patti A. Hicks, City Secretary [SEAL]