RESO 1980-04 - SumMunicipal PowersRESOLUTION NO. 804
WHEREAS, in order to protect the public safety in those areas adjacent
to the city limits in the area known as the extraterritorial jurisdiction
(ETJ) of the City of Huntsville, Texas, the City has been empowered to
regulate construction through its permit and inspection authority; and,
WHEREAS, there exists now and may exist in the future sub-municipal
legal entities in the ETJ also with the power to regulate construction
within their boundaries; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Huntsville is in favor of reducing or eliminating
duplication of services wherever feasible;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Huntsville, Texas, that the City of Huntsville will recognize and accept
the ability of these sub-municipal legal entities to provide primary regu-
latory services to the public whenever it is determined by the officials
of the City of Huntsville that such regulations are comparable to those
approved for the City of Huntsville. It should be understood, however,
that in no way does the City of Huntsville either transfer or reject its
ultimate authority in the area within the ETJ.
This resolution passed by unanimous vote of the City Council of
the City of Huntsville, Texas, on the-' day of February, A.D., 1980"
to be retroactive in its effectiveness to January 1, 1980,
ATTEST:
Ruth De5ha C Sec a-
The City of Huntsville, Texas