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WHEREAS: the area of Northern Tulsa County, Western Rogers County, and Southern
Washington County is experiencing a tremendous growth in population; and
WHEREAS: the treatment and distribution of safe, clean water is critical not only to sustain
growth, but also to serve existing citizens; and
WHEREAS: the availability and delivery of large volumes of water is vital to the continued
Economic Development of the region; and
WHEREAS: municipalities and rural water districts often share common boundaries; and
WHEREAS: the issues relating to providing water service to the citizens of the area must
transcend issues of boundaries and politics; and
WHEREAS: the four entities of Washington County Rural Water District #3, Rogers County
Rural Water District #3, The City of Collinsville, Oklahoma and the City of
Owasso, Oklahoma desire to pursue the construction of a jointly-owned water
treatment facility; and
WHEREAS: funding for a feasibility study for such a project is needed as a first step in this
process; and
WHEREAS: the unique nature of this multi jurisdictional project could well serve as a model
for other areas of growth within the State of Oklahoma.
PT,OW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OJ
OWASSO, OKLAHOMA:
Section 1. The City Council approves the submittal of the joint resolution to the Office of
Congressman Brad Carson and Congressman John Sullivan for the purpose of requesting a
special appropriation in the amount of $250,000 for the funding of a feasibility study relating to
the construction of a regional water treatment facility.
Section 2. The Mayor is authorized to execute the joint resolution on behalf of the City of
Owasso.
PA _S- �-'4 APPROVED this 21't day of May, 2002, by the City Council of the City of
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Boutwell, Cify Clerk
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Randall C Brogdon, Mayor