The following actions are hereby authorized:
(1)
The
creation of a commission pursuant to chapter 391, Texas Local Government
Code to be known as the Little River Basin Sub-Regional Planning Commission
(the LRBSRPC) is authorized and approved;
(2)
The
city limits and extraterritorial jurisdiction shall be included within
the commission’s jurisdiction; and
(3)
The
mayor and his/her designees, are authorized to take all steps necessary
or required under chapter 391, Texas Local Government Code, to establish
the LRBSRPC, including cooperating to form appropriate interlocal
cooperation agreements with other municipalities or counties and other
governmental units affected by the plans of such municipalities and/or
counties.
(Ordinance 2009-11-16-013 adopted 11/16/09)
The LRBSRPC’s goal is to coordinate with governmental
units sharing similar needs to plan for the rapidly expanding population
of the State and the unique needs of governmental units herein. Municipalities
of less than 20,000 population in this region have a culture carrying
forward the rural values of the state which requires consideration
in planning for development which impacts the unique character of
the municipalities and the other governmental units touching or affected
by the municipalities and other governmental units joining LRBSRPC.
The LRBSRPC is intended to plan for the development of the sub-region
and make recommendations concerning major thoroughfares, streets,
traffic and transportation studies, bridges, parks, recreation sites,
public utilities, land use, water supply, sanitation facilities, drainage,
public buildings, population density, open spaces, and other items
relating to LRBSRPC’s general purposes. The general purpose
of governmental units participating in LRBSRPC is to:
(1)
Join
and cooperate to improve the health, safety, and general welfare of
their residents; and
(2)
Plan
for the future development of communities and affected areas within
the sub-region so that:
(A)
The planning of transportation systems is improved;
(B)
Adequate street, utility, health, educational, recreational, and
other essential facilities are provided as the communities develop
and the areas within the sub-region grow;
(C)
The needs of agriculture, business, and industry are recognized;
(D)
Healthful surroundings for family life in residential areas are provided;
(E)
Historical and cultural values are preserved; and
(F)
The efficient and economical use of public funds is commensurate
with the growth of the communities and areas within the sub-region.
(Ordinance 2009-11-16-013 adopted 11/16/09)
