HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 2011-09 Stating support of the proposed Implementation Plan for the Bacteria Implementation Group (BIG)City of West University Place
Harris County, Texas
RESOLUTION NO. 2011-09
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY
PLACE, TEXAS, STATING SUPPORT OF THE PROPOSED IMPLEMENTATION
PLAN FOR TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOADS FOR BACTERIA IN THE HOUSTON-
GALVESTON REGION DEVELOPED BY THE BACTERIA IMPLEMENTATION
GROUP.
SECTION 1. Bacterial contamination of the rivers, bayous, creeks, and streams in the Houston-
Galveston region is widespread and indicative of elevated risk to humans, as many of the waterways in our
region are designated as inappropriate for recreational activities because of the presence of elevated levels of
bacteria; and
SECTION 2. The Bacteria Implementation Group includes representatives of city and county
governments, special purpose districts, resource agencies, business and agriculture interests, conservation
and professional organizations, watershed groups, and the public; and
SECTION 3. The proposed IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOADS
FOR BACTERIA IN THE HOUSTON-GALVESTON REGION developed by the Bacteria Implementation
Group (the "Implementation Plan") is a consensus document developed through a stakeholder-led process;
and
SECTION 4. the Implementation Plan is a common-sense approach for reducing bacteria levels in
our waterways and providing better services to citizens; and
SECTION 5. Recognizing that if voluntary measures do not result in the achievement of water
quality standards in the project area, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has the legal authority
under 30 Tex Admin Code § 309.2(b) to set effluent criteria stringent enough to protect contact recreation in
the project area. NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE,
TEXAS:
THAT, the City Council of the City of West University Place, Texas supports the proposed
Implementation Plan for Total Maximum Daily Loads for Bacteria in the Houston-Galveston Region as
developed by the Bacteria Implementation Group.
NTRODUCED, READ and PASSED, by the affirmative vote of the City Council of the City of
S sity Place this the 8`s day of August, 2011.
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Bob Fry, Mayor
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Lenz, City Secretary
RECOMM ED:
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Michael Ross, City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Alan Petrov, City Attorney
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