HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 4112 - Connect 4006-4014 E Colgate, Chapel Hill Area, To Water & Sewer Main - 03_25_1993Resolution No. 4112
March 25, 1993
Item #26
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, in February 1993 a Lubbock Health Department investigation
revealed cesspools in use on property within the City of Lubbock at 4010, 4012
and 4014 East Colgate Street; and
WHEREAS, such cesspools pose a continuous threat of groundwater contami-
nation and are prohibited by the Texas Water Commission; and
WHEREAS, the property at 4012 East Colgate Street also contains an un-
capped well no longer in use and which is also prohibited by the Texas Water
Commission; and
WHEREAS, the property at 4006 and 4008 East Colgate Street may also con-
tain health hazards though an investigation of those locations has not been
completed; and
WHEREAS, the Council has authority pursuant to Section 28-163 of the
City of Lubbock Code of Ordinances to extend water and sewer mains to the
above -described locations at the City's own cost if the public welfare would
be best served by such extensions; NOW THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
THAT due to the extremely unhealthy conditions which we find to exist at
4010, 4012 and 4014 East Colgate Street and which we believe are also likely
to exist at 4006 and 4008 East Colgate Street, we hereby authorize the use of
all available means to eliminate these conditions, if funds are available for
such purpose, including the extension of water and sewer mains to such loca-
tions without a deposit being required from the owners of such property,
provided, however, that the owners of such property be required to pay the pro
rata charges established by the Code of Ordinances when their particular par -
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
i e -Murphy, eniong ieeer
HW:js/CESSPOOL.RES
D2-Agenda/March 15, 1993
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
H'arold Willard, ssista t City
Attorney