HomeMy Public PortalAboutResolution No. 017-89 02-13-1989
• RESOLUTION NO. 17-89
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS TO VOLUNTARILY SUBMIT TO POPULAR
VOTE OF THE CITIZENS OF RICHLAND HILLS ANY MEASURE
REGARDING THE CONSTRUCTION OF OR THE OCCUPANCY OF A
STATE OF TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS-PREPAROLE
FACILITY WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF RICHLAND HILLS,
TEXAS.
WHEREAS, some interest has been expressed. by the Texas Department
of Corrections to locate pre-parole facilities at various sites
in the State; and
WHEREAS, these facilities are being proposed to be operated by
private industry in conjunction with the Texas Department of
Corrections; anal
WHEREAS, there may exist economic incentives to local units of
government who participate in the proposed program; and
WHEREAS, the Richland Hills Economic Development Committee was
approached by various private firms who are interested in
establishing a facility in our community; and
• WHEREAS, the Mayor has established a special task force to
review the facts of such a facility and to report their findings
to him.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS.
Section One
THAT, this City Council hereby conveys its support to
the study being initiated by the Mayor, his special
task force, and to their efforts to review all the
facts regarding this issue.
Section Twa
THAT, by the adoption of this Resolution, restricts and.
thereby limits future actions on this issue to the
terms and conditions of this Resolution.
Section Three
THAT, it is the position of the City Council that no
formal action will be taken to allow for a Texas
• Department of Corrections Pre-Parole Facility or
similar facility without first submitting to a popular
• vote by the citizens as prescribed in Section 16.03 of
the Richland Hills Home Rule Charter.
Section Four
THAT, the voluntary submission of legislation by the
Council shall be at any election or at a special
election called by the City Council for adoption or
rejection of this issue by the Citizens of Richland
Hi.l1s.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, MEETING IN REGULAR SESSION THIS
FEBRUARY 13, 1989 BY A VOTE OF 5 AYES, 0 NAYS AND
0 ABSTENTIONS.
W ~
W. H. VINCENT, JR., MAYOR
ATTEST:
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PAULINE KEMPE, ITY SECRETARY
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