2002-044-RES AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY TO ACQUIRE NECESSARY PROPERTY FOR ELEVATED WATER STORAGE TANK

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RESOLUTION NO. 2002-044 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, PARIS, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, CITY ATTORNEY, AND CITY ENGINEER TO ACQUIRE NECESSARY PROPERTY FOR SITING A NEW ELEVATED WATER STORAGE TANK AND EASEMENTS FOR ASSOCIATED WATERLINES; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, a reliable potable water supply is one of the essential elements of life; and, WHEREAS, reliable, consistent water pressure is necessary to deliver potable water for all purposes, especially for fire-fighting; and, WHEREAS, the City Engineer of the City of Paris has identified the need for a new elevated water storage tank to increase the City's water storage capabilities and to enhance the water pressure in the City's water system; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds and determines that the construction of a new elevated water storage tank is necessary to protect the public health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the city of Paris; and, WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Paris did heretofore, on the 11th day of February, 2002, in Resolution No. 2002-043, authorize the City Manager and the City Attorney to negotiate and the City Manager to execute an engineering services contract with Bucher, Willis & Ratliff to perform engineering services related to the construction of said elevated water storage tank; and, WHEREAS, it is deemed appropriate that the City Manager, City Attorney, and City Engineer be authorized to acquire necessary property for siting said elevated water storage tank; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, PARIS, TEXAS: Section 1. That the findings set out in the preamble to this resolution are hereby in all things approved. Section 2. That the City Manager, City Attorney, and City Engineer be, and they are hereby, authorized to acquire necessary property for siting a new elevated water storage tank and easements for associated water lines. Section 3. That this resolution shall be effective from and after its date of passage.