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REVISED
1~$OI,UTIO11 NO.
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE TEXAS WATER
COMMISSION CONTINUE THE APRIL 13, 1993, PUBLIC
` HEARING ON PROPOSED PERMIT NUMBER MSW2145 FOR
LAIDLAW WASTE SYSTEMS (FORT WORTH}, INC., FOR
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth, Texas is concerned about
protecting the quality of life of its citizens; and
WHEREAS, Laidlaw Waste Systems (Fort Worth}, Inc., has applied
to the Texas Water Commission for proposed permit No. MSW2145 for
a municipal solid waste facility in Fort Worth, Texas; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing on such application has been
scheduled for April 13, 1993, in the City of Fort Worth; and
WHEREAS, the placement of any new municipal solid waste
facility within the City of Fort Worth is of concern to its
citizens because of its possible effect on surface water quality,
air quality, and soil quality; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth and other interested parties
need additional time to review the permit application and to assess
the possible impacts of the proposed municipal solid waste facility
on.the citizens of Fort Worth;
NOW THEREFORE,,BE IT RESOLVED'BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS:
I.
That a request is hereby made to the Texas. Water Commission
that the public hearing scheduled by the Commission for April 13,
1993, on proposed permit No. MSW2145 for Laidlaw Waste Systems
(Fort Worth}, Inc., be convened and interested parties identified;
and that it be continued for 120 days from said date, during which
period other interested parties may be identified.
II.
That during such 120 day continuance that all interested
parties be given the opportunity to evaluate the application for
proposed permit No. MSW2145 and to determine whether to participate
in further proceedings concerning the permit.
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CITY OF FORT MTORTS
120 DAYS FROM SAID DATE
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III.
That a request is also hereby made that after the hearing on
April 13, 1993, any hearings on proposed permit No. MSW2145, be
held at a place which is more convenient for the citizens who would
be most affected by the proposed facility.
IV.
That the City Manager is hereby directed to forward a copy of
this Resolution to the Texas Water Commission.
ADOPTED this day of April, 1 9 .
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Mayor
ATTEST:
C~tf L%LGt~
City Secretary
APPROVED
CITY CQUNCiL
APR 6 1993
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Cite Smct~tary of the
City of Fort Worth, Tszas
CITY OF FORT WORTH