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ORDINANCE NO. o?ODJ-1 / K
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, APPROVING THE PLACEMENT
OF AN APPROXIMATE 3.13 ACRE TRACT OWNED BY DENTON MUNICIPAL
ELECTRIC FOR AN ELECTRIC SUBSTATION, FOR BID RESPECTING THE
DEVELOPMENT OF A NON-DRILLING/POOLING AGREEMENT WITH A GAS
DEVELOPER; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 71.005(a) of the Texas Natural Resources Code, the
City Council of The City of Denton has determined that it is advisable to lease the sub-surfaces
of an approximate 3.13 acre tract of land in the S.A. Venters Survey, Abstract No. 1315, owned
by Denton Municipal Electric for an electric substation for bid respecting the development of a
non-drilling/pooling agreement with a gas developer.; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to authorize the City Manager or his designee to
bid the sub-surface mineral interests for a Nondrilling/Pooling Agreements on the 3.13 acre tract
of land according to law. NOW, THEREFORE,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. The findings contained in the preamble of this ordinance are incorporated
into the body of this ordinance.
SECTION 2. Pursuant to Chapter 71 of the Texas Natural Resources Code, the City
Council hereby authorizes the advertisement for a Non-Drilling, Paid-Up Pooling Agreement for
Oil and Gas Lease Agreements for the 3.13 acre tract of land in the S.A. Venters Survey,
Abstract No. 1315 within the City of Denton, Texas.
SECTION 3. This ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage and
approval. y /
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 5G day of L 12003.
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EULINE BROCK, MAYOR
ATTEST:
JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
By.
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
HERBERT L. PROUTY, CITY ATTORNEY
BY: