Resolution 94-30
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RESOLUTION NO._l!l.!i=.30
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF WYLIE, TEXAS, APPROVING THE CREATION OF A
CITIZENS BOND ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND ESTABLISHING THE
RESPONSmILITIES OF THE CITIZENS BOND ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO DEVELOP
RECOMMEND A TIONS REGARDING THE TOTAL VALUE, SPECIFIC PROJECfS, AND
COMPOSmON OF PROPOSmONS IN THE 1995 BOND PROGRAM, AND TO SUGGEST
STRATEGIES FOR EDUCATING THE VOTERS REGARDING 1995 BOND PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, the City Council has indicated it's intent to hold a bond election in February 1995;
and,
WHEREAS, it is the intent of the city council to create a process that involves citizens in a
genuine way, fosters a better understanding of issues among diverse groups and interests, and sets
forth a direction for the city's future; and
WHEREAS, the City of Wylie recognizes that the most effective way of educating citizens
regarding the condition of the city's infrastructure is to create a Citizens Bond Advisory
Committee; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Wylie has been presented with information from the City Engineer
regarding the condition of the city's water distribution and supply system, the wastewater
collection system of gravity sewer, force mains, and lift stations, and recognizes the absolute
necessity of securing financing for the construction of these infrastructure improvements; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Wylie has been presented information from the City Engineer regarding
streets that have exceeded their useful design life and are in need of reconstruction; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Wylie has been notified by the Texas Natural Resources Conservation
Commission (TNRCC) that the city has insufficient aboveground water storage capacity to meet
needs of present and future population and with the intent of maintaining local control has
therefore committed to the TNRCC that a Water Tower and related improvements will be
completed by the Summer of 1996; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Wylie has submitted application for a $250,000 Texas Community
Development Program Sewer Grant that will require the city to match with a contribution of
$316,000, and recognizes the absolute necessity of securing financing in order to be eligible to
receive the $250,000 grant; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Wylie has been presented with a schedule from the Texas Department
of Transportation regarding the State Highway 78 reconstruction project that work will begin in
1996 that will require the city to finance and complete its work on $300,000 in utility relocations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WYLIE, TEXAS:
Section 1. A Citizens Bond Advisory Committee (CBAC) is hereby created, and shall be
comprised of at least 28 Wylie residents, representing different groups and interests, and selected
from various neighborhoods (subdivisions) throughout the city.
Section 2. The City Council shall select two Co-chairs to serve as spokespersons for the
Committee and to facilitate the meetings.
Section 3. The CBAC is charged with the responsibility of developing recommendations
regarding the total value, specific projects, and composition of propositions in the 1995 Bond
Program and will submit these recommendations to the City Council no later than December 13,
1994.
Section 4. The CBAC is also charged with the responsibility of developing a strategy for
educating the voters regarding the 1995 Bond Program, and that each member will agree to make
a good-faith effort to organize and hold a neighborhood meeting for the purpose of discussing
the 1995 Bond Program.
Section 5. The City Council pledges its support to the CBAC
and commits the City Manager to provide any resources or assistance requested by the CBAC
necessary to accomplish it's task.
Duly passed and approved by the City Council of the City of Wylie on this the 25th day
of October, 1994.
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