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R E S O L U T I O N NO. 2139
WHEREAS, the forces of nature have combined to inflict upon the
City of Valley Park a great natural disaster, i.e. the Meramec River's flood of
1994; and
WHEREAS, this flood was of such magnitude that many homes became
inundated with floodwater, forcing their occupants to find other shelter, and
creating a hardship for many families and individuals; and
WHEREAS, many businesses have closed due to flooding, disrupting
the City's economy, and causing workers to lose pay, and owners to lose
revenue; and
WHEREAS, these citizens and businesses face continued hardship and
inconvenience due to the 1994 flooding, and
WHEREAS, The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District wishes to take
whatever action it can to help ease this crisis on individuals, families and
businesses.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE
METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT, THAT in recognition of the hardship and
inconvenience the 1994 flood has caused and continues to cause to residents of
the City of Valley Park, the District does hereby waive payment of sewer bills
for those Valley Park customers that either had their homes or businesses
flooded or who had to leave because of the threat of rising water until the
properties are reoccupied.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Board of Trustees will continue to
closely monitor this situation and take whatever appropriate action is
necessary to assist our customers during this flood crisis.
The foregoing Resolution was adopted May 11, 1994.