HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 012704-M - 2006 & 2007 Games of TexasRESOLUTION NO
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING STAFF TO JOIN
THE REPRESENTATIVES FROM BRUSHY CREEK,
CEDAR PARK, FERN BLUFF, LEANDER, ROUND ROCK
AND WILLIAMSON COUNTY TO PREPARE A BID
SUBMITTAL TO THE TEXAS AMATEUR ATHLETIC
FEDERATION TO HOST THE 2006 AND 2007 GAMES OF
TEXAS.
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Departments of Brushy Creek, Cedar
Park, Fern Bluff, Georgetown, Leander, Round Rock, and Williamson County want to
join together to host the 2006 and 2007 Games of Texas; and
WHEREAS, this event will draw 8,000 to 10,000 youth and adult athletes, from
around the state, to participate in approximately 15 sporting events over a one week
period; and
WHEREAS, tourism is important to the local and regional economy and the
Games of Texas will have a significant economic impact upon the participating
communities, estimated to be $7 million to $10 million; and
WHEREAS, prospective bids must be submitted to the Executive Board, at the
January meeting, of the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation (TAAF), Now Therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN:
SECTION 1. That the City of Georgetown hereby authorizes staff to join the
representatives from Brushy Creek, Cedar Park, Fern Bluff, Round Rock, Leander and
Williamson County in jointly preparing a bid submittal to host the 2006 and 2007 Games
of Texas.
SECTION 2. This resolution shall be effective immediately upon adoption.
RESOLVED this 27th day of January, 2004.
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Sandra Lee
City Secretary
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Trish Carls
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