HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-24-87-08 - Resolution - 09/24/1987~_'~ WHEREAS, the Bureau of Prisons has expressed interest in
.~,'~-~LD--~ placing a minimum security camp at the site of Allen ~._~.~
%~'.~ Academy in Bryan; and
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WHEREAS, the facility would house 250 non-violent inmates
~i~ and would employ 100-150 people, approximately thirty
~ percent of those being minorities; and
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~ EREAS, the City of Bryan, as well as the community at
large, is in need of economic development; and
WHEREAS, it has been documented that property values have
risen and neighborhoods have been upgraded in many communitie.~
where such facilities have been established; and
WHEREAS, it has been shown that in many cases criminal
activity has actually declined in areas when such institu-
tions exist; and
WHEREAS, the officials of Allen Academy have announced their
intention of using the proceeds of the sale of land to build
another private school facility within the City of Bryan and
upgrading their institution causing more employment; and
WHEREAS, there would be a significant economic impact both
in terms of employment and travel of visitors and government
officials; and
WHEREAS, groups such as Bryan Forward! and many community
leaders in Bryan have gone on record as supporting this
project; and
THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the College Station
City Council endorse the federal minimum security camp being
considered at the Allen Academy site.
APPROVED:
Larry ~RJ~e ,~_~r ~
ATTEST:
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