1971-03-16 CC Packet1,2
RESO=JOx NO.
WHEREAS, certain regulations of the State:of Texas and
of the federal government lirescribe methods to be used in the dis-
position of solid waste and other refuse and, therefore, there presently
exists a public necessity'"for municipalities to conform with such
regulations and restrictions; and,
WHEREAS, the disposition of solid waste and other refuse
in open areas, burning dumpgraunds, improperly covered pits, and by
similar methods, creates a clear and present danger in the form of
air and water pollution and is a hazard to the health and general
welfare of the citizens 04 Tarrant County, Texas, and of the general
area; and,
WHEREAS, properly operated methods of waste disposal are
deemed to be necessary in meeting the regulations imposed by the
State and Federal governments; andf
WHEREAS, grants-in-aid are available to the governing body
of Tarrant County through the Federal Solid Waste Agency and, such a
grant will fund the necessary study of the problems that are becoming
evident throughout Tarrant County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SOUT LAI5
TEXAS,1.
THAT the Tarrant County Commissioner's Court should employ
qualified consulting engineers to prepare an application for a grant
and to conduct a detailed study directed toward solutions to the im-
mediate county-wide solid waste disposal problems.
2.
THAT the City of Southlake is only endorsing a
study of the solid waste problems of Tarrant County and reserves the
right to consider any and all recommendations that may result from
said study, and that financial participation by this City is neither
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sought nor necessary to complete such a study-
PASSED AND ADOPTED on this the 16thdsy of March
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A. D-., 1971.
APPROVED:
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ATl'ESP :
MAYOR
r T*^~' SECRETARY
March 15, 1971
To the City Council
Gentlemen:
Please be advised that I must regretfully re-
sign my position on the Planning & Zoning
Commission. I am sorry that at the time of
accepting the position I did not realize my
time would become fully consumed by other
duties.
Therefore, I humbly request that you accept
this letter as my resignation effective
immediately.
Ve ruly your
Pat B. Nichols