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1990-053 (2)City of Southlake, Texas RESOLUTION NO.90-53 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, IN SUPPORT OF THE CREATION OF A COMMUNITY WIDE ENVIRONMENTAL TASK FORCE. IN SUPPORT OF A NINE MEMBER COMMITTEE: THREE MEMBERS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL, THREE MEMBERS FROM THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, AND, THREE MEMBERS FROM THE CARROLL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, as the 1990's begin, world population has swelled to 5.2 billion people, and world economic activity has expanded to $13 trillion and new global concerns about ozone depletion, climatic change, and the extinction of unique genetic resources has been added to local and regional environmental problems; and, WHEREAS, the awareness of our interdependence and the need for respect for human rights, for knowledge, and for real participation at a global level are growing fast; and, WHEREAS, a more long-term view of our common future must become the underpinning of our global cooperation; and, WHEREAS, the Southlake City Council has accepted the challenge to "think globally and act locally" by committing to the protection of our community's environment through the use of new, innovative solutions to some of the toughest challenges facing us today; now, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, THAT: Section 1. that the City Council of the City of Southlake, supports the creation of a community -wide Environmental Task Force composed of three representatives from each group, comprised of the Southlake City Council, the Southlake Chamber of Commerce, and, the Carroll Independent School Board, to identify, address and resolve environmental concerns within our community. Section 2. That this Resolution shall be effective upon passage by the City Council. City of Southlake, Texas Resolution 90-53 page two PASSED AND APPROVED this the L day of--j, U pNaunrpgrr, o ATNOWauu"'` Sandra L. LeGrand City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM: City Attorney City of Southlake, Texas CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS I By: Gerry Fickes/, Mayor Mo