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HomeMy WebLinkAbout7389RESOLUTION NO. 7.389 A RESOLUTION COMMENDING DALE BUMPERS FOR HIS EFFORTS IN OBTAINING APPROVAL AND FUNDING FROM THE ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS FOR LITTLE ROCK'S PLAN 7 FLOODWAY PROJECT FOR ROCK CREEK PARKWAY. WHEREAS, the City of Little Rock has expressed its paramount concern over the serious problems caused by the continuous flooding of the Fourche Bayou over the last several years; and WHEREAS, the Honorable Dale Bumpers, United States Senator from Arkansas, has continously expressed his strong interest and concern about the need for funding to control the flooding problems on the Fourche Bayou; and 234 WHEREAS, due to the diligent and tireless efforts of the Honorable Dale Bumpers, $314,000.00 has been included in President Reagan's fiscal year 1985 budget package for completion of the planning and engineering studies on the Fourche Bayou Project; and WHEREAS, due to Dale Bumpers' constant expression of support, the Army Corps of Engineers has recommended authorization for funding and construction of Little Rock's Plan 7 Floodway Project; and 2 -.a. E -� ..� .�. w■i ..r .�. Z r .. r .n .. is M r 235 WHEREAS, due to the efforts of the Honorable Dale i Bumpers authorization for said construction is recommended in the Administration's proposed Omnibus Water Resources Development Act of 1985. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS: SECTION 1. The Board of Directors of City of Little Rock wishes to express its endearing thanks to the Honorable Dale Bumpers, United States Senator of Arkansas, for his unselfish dedication and tireless and diligent efforts in support of the funding necessary for the completion of Little Rock's Plan 7 Floodway Project so as to bring under control the serious flooding problems on the Fourche Bayou and thereby protect the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Little Rock. ADOPTED: ,May 7, 1985 ATTEST: APPROVED: /� 0 P-" CITY (/CLERK JANA CZECH MAYOR THOMAS A. PRINC