RESO 1981-05 - Sign Owner CompensationRESOLUTION NO. 81 -5
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE,
TEXAS, OPPOSING COMPENSATION FOR REGULATION OF SIGNS AS
PROPOSED BY HOUSE BILL 1040.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Huntsville finds that the unregulated
construction of signs, billboards, and other outdoor advertising struc-
tures can present structural hazards to its citizens; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the unregulated siting and placement of
signs, billboards and other outdoor advertising structures can present
impediments and dangers to traffic along its streets and sidewalks; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the unregulated siting and placement of
signs can result in unsightly proliferation of such signs;
NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS, THAT:
Section 1: The City Council opposes proposed House Bill 1040 proposing pay-
ment of compensation to owners of signs and billboards regulated by a
city.
Section 2: The City Secretary is directed to send a copy of this Resolution
to Senator Kent Caperton and Representative Rodney Tow.
Section 3: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption
by Council.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 23 R May of M R C }+ , 1981.
THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS
By
Mayor
ATTEST
Ruth DeShaw, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO. -1FORM:
Scott Bounds, City Attorney