HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 689 Approving Gas Corridor Pipeline MapTOWN OF WESTLAKE
ORDINANCE NO. 689
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF WESTLAKE,
TEXAS APPROVING A GAS PIPELINE CORRIDOR MAP SHOWING THE
PREFERRED LOCATIONS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF GAS TRANSMISSION
LINES WITHIN THE TOWN.
WHEREAS, the Town of Westlake has Gas Well Pad Sites located within the Town at
this time and anticipated future Gas Well drilling in the future, and
WHEREAS, the transportation of natural gas from the Gas Sell Pad Sites to the
processing plant is a necessity for the production and selling of natural gas; and
WHEREAS, believed that there are potential safety hazards associated with the
transportation of natural gas and that those hazards are increased when dealing with unprocessed
natural gas transported at high pressures: and
WHEREAS, the Town Council has concluded that Gas Transmission Pipelines should
not be located with close proximity to existing residential developments and should be located in
a location that is least likely to negatively impact the future development of property within the
Town: and
WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Westlake has determined that it is in the
best interest of the citizens of Westlake to adopt a Gas Pipeline Corridor Map.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN
OF WESTLAKE, TEXAS:
SECTION 1: That all matters stated in the findings hereinabove are found to be true and
correct and are incorporated herein by reference as if copied in their entirely.
SECTION 2: That the Town of Westlake here by approves the Gas Line Pipeline
Corridor Map, as shown in Exhibit A.
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SECTION 5: That this Ordinance shall become effective from and after its date of
passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS 10th DAY OF DECEMBER 2012.
ATTEST:
Kell dwa , Town Secretary
Laura L. Wheat, Mayor
Thomas E. Brym r, own Manager
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Exhibit A
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