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Las Vegas City Commission Minutes, December 8, 1959 to February 17, 1960, lvc000012-65

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    City Attorney Cory requested that the following Resolution he adopted by the Board: "RESOLUTION "WHEREAS, Nevada Revised Statutes 111.360 on the subject of conveyances to the United States, state, and political subdivisions requires payment to the County of a proportion of tax assessed against said parcel of realty to pay all general obligation bonds of the County; and "WHEREAS, said Statute is detrimental to the City of Las Vegas and unnecessary to the welfare of the general public; and "WHEREAS, said Statute would seriously interfere and hamper the Urban Renewal Project within this City, "NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the City of Las Vegas at a regular meeting thereof held on the 3rd day of February, 1960, that this Board unanimously approves and supports the repeal of Nevada Revised Statutes 111.360 and earnestly requests and solicits the support of the Clark County Delegation and other members of the Legislature in their consideration and repeal of the foregoing statute. "BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be forwarded to the Clark County Delegation and other legislators and state officers of the State of Nevada. "PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 3rd day of February, 1960. ATTEST: /s/ Edwina M. Cole______ City Clerk Commissioner Sharp moved the foregoing Resolution be adopted, as recommended by City Attorney Cory. Motion seconded by Commissioner Elwell and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Elwell, Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor, Mayor Gragson, voting aye; noes, none. City Attorney Cory recommended adoption of the following Resolution: "RESOLUTION "WHEREAS, the Flood Control Board of Clark County, Nevada, has prepared for introduction to the Legislature of Nevada an amendment to the present Flood Control Legislation within the State; and "WHEREAS, said legislation would facilitate the financing of Flood Control Works and the cost of planning, engineering, administration and acquisition of easements; and "WHEREAS, the proposed legislation would permit the use of state funds; and "WHEREAS, such legislation is of vital concern to the residents of the City of Las Vegas, as well as the surrounding area, "NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the City of Las Vegas at a regular meeting thereof held on the 3rd. day of February, 1960, that this Board unanimously approves and supports the said legislation to be introduced in this Session by the Flood Control Board of Clark County, Nevada, and earnestly requests and solicits the support of the Clark County Delegation and other members of the Legislature in supporting the same, "BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be forwarded to the Clark County Delegation and other state officials of the State of Nevada. "PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 3rd day of February, 1960. 2-3-60 FLOOD CONTROL Resolution Adopted /s/ Edwina M. Cole City Clerk" /s/ Oran K. Gragson Mayor N.R.S. 111.360 Resolution Requesting Repeal Adopted /s/ Oran K. Gragson Mayor