R-86-812 - 1/23/1986 RESOLUTION NO.
WHEREAS, L.W. Parker has applied to the Texas Water Commission for
a permit to discharge treated domestic sewage into Lake Stillhouse Hollow;
and
WHEREAS, Lake Stillhouse Hollow is a source of water for the City
of Round Rock and several other entities; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of all concerned that the application
of L.W. Parker not be issued as applied for; Now Therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS
That by virtue of this resolution the Council of the City of Round
Rock hereby fully supports the opposition of the application of L.W. Parker
to discharge treated domestic wastewater into Lake Stillhouse Hollow;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED
That the City of Round Rock, Texas will aid in the financing of the
opposition at the Texas Water Commission in amount not to exceed Seven
Thousand Dollars ($7,000.00).
RESOLVED this 23rd day of January, 1986.
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MIKE ROBINSON, Mayor
City of Round Rock, Texas
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CITY OF BELTON
Post Office Box 120
Belton,Texas 76513-0120
(817)939-5851
October 25, 1985
Mr. Jack Harzke
City Manager
City of Round Rock
214 East Main
Round Rock, Texas 78664
Dear Jack;
As I have discussed with you there has been filed with the Texas Water
Commission an application to discharge domestic wastewater into Lake Stillhouse
Hollow. In as much as each of us receive, or will receive, our water supply from
Lake Stillhouse Hollow, the protection of the quality of water in the lake is of
utmost importance. The proposed discharge being considered by the Texas Water
Commission demands careful attention on our part as it is the first of what will
surely be a number of applications to discharge wastewater into Lake Stillhouse
Hollow in the future.
The proposed discharge must be carefully examined and the treatment process,
if a permit to discharge is granted, should provide for no deterioration of water
quality. And, if this protection of quality does not appeared assured then we
must oppose the permit. I propose that we jointly study, and if warranted, oppose
the permit proposing alternatives which may be more favorable to protecting the
lake's water quality.
In as much as timely action is necessary in order that we effectively protect
our interest in assuring the highest degree of water quality possible, I have
taken the liberty on behalf of the City of Belton to engage the law firm of Lloyd,
Gosselink and Ryan to initiate the procss of placing us in a position to be a
party to the proceedings. This firm specializes in administrative law and has an
excellent reputation in these matters. Moreover, I have retained W. Clay Roming,
P. E. from Eddy, Texas, to provide technical review of the application on the
proposed treatment process, as well as develop alternatives more beneficial to our
inteest. Mr. Roming is likewise eminently qualified not only from a technical
standpoint but also with the proceedings with the Commission as well.
Based upon a very preliminary analysis of the permanent application and
experiencing some permits both the attorney and engineer estimate approximately
$35,000 will be required if the permit process is carried out with a relatively
lengthy hearing. A total of six entities including the City of Belton and your
entity have indicated some interest in participating. In the interest of acting
in a timely fashion, I ask that you indicate your entity's willingness to
participate by responding in writing no later than Tuesday, November 5th.
Once we have determined those interested in participating, I will schedule a
meeting convenient to all parties so that we may review the status of the
application and develop appropriate strategies.
Again, let me emphasize that I believe that we should give careful and
serious consideration to the present application since I am certain that this is
only the first of what will become many applications for wastewater discharge
permits.in Lake Stillhouse Hollow as growth continues to accelerate.
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INTERESTED ENTITIES
1. Bell County
2. City of Belton
3. Central Texas Water Supply Corporation
4. City of Lampasas
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5. City of Georgetown
6. City of Round Rock
DATE: January 21, 1986
SUBJECT: Council Agenda, January 23, 1986
ITEM: 11B — Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an
agreement with various entities to create an order relative
to the Stillhouse Hollow Project.
A request has been received by the Texas Water Commission to discharge wastewater
into Lake Stillhouse Hollow. In an attempt to set discharge requirements for all
tributaries draining into this reservior, several affected communities have joined
together to pay for a study to present to the Commission. The estimated cost to
Round Rock for this study,is $5,000 to $7,000. .Staff feels that this is a significant
project that will protect our water reserves.
RESOLUTION NO. d��
WHEREAS, the City of Round Rock recognizes the need for long
range transportation planning, and.
WHEREAS, the City of Round Rock supports transportation planning
on a regional level to include state, county, and municipal government, and
WHEREAS, the Austin Transportation Study Policy Advisory Committee
has the unique opportunity to set into place a plan to guide this rapidly
expanding part of Texas by adopting the Transportation Plan for the
Austin Metropolitan Area, Now Therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS
That the Council hereby declares its support for the Transportation
Plan for the Austin Metropolitan Area prepared for the Austin Transportation
Study, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED
That a copy of this resolution be presented to the Austin Transport-
ation Study Policy Advisory Committee.
RESOLVED this 9th day of January, 1986.
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MIKE ROBINSON, Mayor
City of Round Rock, Texas
ATTEST:
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JOANNE LAND, City Secretary
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