2002-044-RES AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY TO ACQUIRE NECESSARY PROPERTY FOR ELEVATED WATER STORAGE TANK
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.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 11th day of February, 2002.
ATTEST:
Mattie Cunningham, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM: