HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolutions (R-78-171)-06/20/1978
CITY OF COLLEYVILLE I
COUNTY OF TARRANT I
RESOLUTION R-78-171
STATE OF TEXAS I
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING LONE STAR GAS TO BE
MORE PROMPT AND ALERT IN REPAIRING GAS LEAKS
WHEREAS, on June 10, 1978, Lone Star Gas Company had a gas 1 ine broken by General
Telephone Company on L.D. Lockett Road east of Quails Path; and,
WHEREAS, the damaged line caused a dangerous and possibly explosive situation; and,
WHEREAS, Lone Star Gas Company was contacted shortly after the break at 4:00
or 4:30 p.m. and an emergency crew requested; and,
WHEREAS, it was some five (5) hours, approximately 9:55 p.m., before a crew arrived
to repair the leaking gas line; and,
WHEREAS, the lengthy delay and potential danger caused the Colleyville Fire Depart-
ment to be called out;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS:
THAT Lone Star Gas Company should take every measure to correct a
potentially hazardous situation by being more prompt and alert
in repairing hazardous gas leaks; and,
THAT Lone Star Gas Company should make a full report to the City Council
of the City of Colleyville on this incident and what action will be
taken to prevent a reoccurance; and,
THAT a copy of this resolution will be forwarded to Lone Star Gas Company
by the City Secretary upon final passage, such delivery to be by
certified mail, return receipt requested, or by personal delivery.
PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED THIS THE 20th DAY OF JUNE, 1978.
ATTEST:
ANDREWS,
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City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
Gi 11 iland, Cates and Flagg
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By:
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City Attorney
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