HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-10-89-03 - Resolution - 08/10/1989RESOLUTION NO.
08-10-89-03
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF
A TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS REGIONAL REINTEGRATION
FACILITY.
WHEREAS, The State of Texas and the Texas Department of
Corrections has a need for additional correctional
facilities; and
WHEREAS, one of those facilities is to be a 2,250-man
maximum security facility, providing direct employment of
approximately 800 persons and an average monthly payroll of
$1,400,000; and,
WHEREAS, one of the new facilities is to be a 1,000-man
regional reintegration medium security center located in an
area that will supply the resources needed, such as medical
care and opportunities for education; this facility would
enhance the overall mission of the Texas Department of
Corrections, and would have 260 direct employees and an
average monthly payroll of $460,000; and,
WHEREAS, the economic benefits generated by the location of
one of these facilities in this region would be felt
throughout the Brazos Valley; the indirect employment in
service-related business would increase local employment,
and new jobs would add to the per capital wealth of the
overall area.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of College
Station, Texas, recognizes and endorses the need for such a
facility and further endorses and expresses its supports for
the construction of that facility within Burleson County.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the
10th day of August , 1989.
ATTEST:
APPROVED
Dian Jones
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