HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 81-43 R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, the U. S. Customs Service of the Department of
the Treasury has proposed to change the field organization of the
customs service by consolidating the customs districts of Houston,
Galveston and Port Arthur, Texas under the Houston District and by
consolidating the Galveston and Houston ports of entry in the new
Houston District; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed consolidation of the customs
district is not intended to impair services to area businesses or
the general public; and,
WHEREAS, the consolidation of the ports of entry is
proposed to result in simplified vessel entry and clearance
procedures with fewer penalties for vessels failing to comply with
these procedures; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed change is part of the customs
program to obtain more efficient use of its resources to provide
better service to carriers , importers and the public;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT:
1 . The proposed consolidation would result in a reduction of
quantity and quality of customs services in this area at a
time when area ports and area oil and chemical industries
are growing and the need is evident for increased customs
services. The proposed consolidation would eliminate
customs officers positions which currently have sufficient
authority to handle complaints regarding unsatisfactory
service or performance of customs personnel at a district
level. A reduction in force would require all future
complaints and requests for service to be made to the
district director who will be located in Houston.