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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DENTON AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A
LETTER OF REQUEST TO THE US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS FOR ASSISTANCE
UNDER THE CONTINUING AUTHORITIES PROGRAM (CAP) TO STUDY, DETERMINE
CAUSE, AND FIND A SOLUTION TO THE FLOODING OF CLEAR CREEK AND THE ELM
FORK OF THE TRINITY RIVER AROUND THE RAY ROBERTS GREENBELT; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the CAP supports smaller community projects and allows the Fort Worth
District plan, design, and construct projects of limited size, cost, scope, and complexity; and
WHEREAS, the CAP is ideal for funding projects for flood risk management, ecosystem
restoration, erosion control, and streambank protection; and
WHEREAS, the Ray Roberts Greenbelt Park Access at US 380 has been closed for
approximately six years and flooding continues to be an issue along Clear Creek and the Elm Fork
of the Trinity River; and
WHEREAS, the City of Denton is eligible to submit a Letter of Request to the US Army
Corps of Engineers (USACE) providing notice of the issue and requesting assistance; and
WHEREAS, the USACE conducts a site investigation to determine federal interest in the
project; and
WHEREAS, if federal interest is determined in the project, the City of Denton will work
with the USACE on a feasibility study, design, and construction of the project; NOW
THEREFORE,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY RESOLVES:
SECTION 1. The Letter of Request to the USACE for assistance under the CAP is hereby
authorized.
SECTION 2. The City Manager, or designee, is designated, delegated, and authorized to
request assistance under the USACE CAP, including the submission of a Letter of Request, and
act on behalf of the City of Denton in all matters related to the request and any subsequent program
contracts and program projects that may result.
SECTION 3. Should the project be funded, then the City of Denton shall comply with the
requirements of the USACE and the State of Texas.
SECTION 4. The City of Denton shall certify that the cost share for this program is readily
available upon completion of the program agreement.
SECTION 5. The project fiends and any project -funded equipment and facilities will be
used solely for the purposes for which they are intended under the program.
SECTION 6. This resolution is effective immediately upon its passage_
The motion to approve this resolution was made bye S and seconded
by 5 (2- cu ; , the resolution was passed and approved by the following
vote F -7 --QJ:
Aye Nay Abstain
Mayor Gerard Hudspeth:
Vicki Byrd, District 1:
✓
Brian Bcck, District 2:
Jesse L. Davis, District 3:
Alison Maguire, District 4:
Deb Armintor, At Large Place 5:
Paul Meltzer, At Large Place 6:
PASSED AND APPROVED this the `7 y$ day of 0CC-e,0o-e ` , 2021.
ATTEST:
ROSA RIOS, CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
MACK REINWAND, CITY ATTORNEY
BY:
GERARD HUDSPETH, MAYOR
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Absent