RESO 1988-08A - HGAC 911 AuthorizationRESOLUTION NO. 88 -8
WHEREAS: The single 9-1-1 emergency number can replace all seven
digit numbers required for emergency response and provide
instant access to ambulance, fire fighters or law
enforcement; and
WHEREAS: Developments in technology have provided the means for
needed information such as location and call back number to
be available automatically to emergency responders once
9 -1 -1 is dialed; and
WHEREAS: The 69th Legislature of the State of Texas re- enacted and
amended Article 1432f, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes, to
provide for the statewide emergency telephone number service
and authorized the imposition of fees for its implementation
up to .50 per month per local access line; and
WHEREAS: The Legislature empowered regional councils with the
authority and responsibility of developing a plan for the
establishment and operation of 9 -1 -1 services throughout
their respective regional planning commission service area;
and
WHEREAS: The Houston - Galveston Area Council, which serves the
thirteen County Gulf Coast Planning REgion, will be serving
the capacity described by the Legislature.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, by the power vested in me as
the Mayor of the City of Huntsville, that:
The City of Huntsville will participate in the
Houston - Galveston Area Regional 9 -1 -1 Plan.
2. The Mayor is authorized to appoint three
representatives to the County Coordinating
Committee, one each representing law enforcement,
fire and emergency medical services.
UPON MOTION DULY MADE, SECONDED AND CARRIED the above Resolution was
PASSED AND APPROVED on this the 2nd day of August, 1988.
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' DeShaw, City Secretary
THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS
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JANE °MONDAY, MAYOR