HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 981124-X - Main St Graduate Cities ProgRESOLUTION NO. %%Z el- X
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE MAIN
STREET GRADUATE CITIES PROGRAM, EMPLOYING A MAIN STREET
MANAGER, AND DESIGNATING THE CONVENTION AND VISITORS
BUREAU DIRECTOR TO COORDINATE ALL PROGRAM ACTIVITIES.
WHEREAS, the Texas Main Street Center of the Texas Historical Commission was
created to assist cities in developing a public-private effort to revitalize their "Main Street"
areas; and
WHEREAS, the City of Georgetown first became a member of the Main Street
Program in 1982, and wishes to remain a member of the Main Street Program; and
WHEREAS, one of the requirements to maintain membership in the Program is to
employ and provide salary for a Main Street Manager; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. The facts and recitations contained in the preamble of this resolution
are hereby found and declared to be true and correct, and are incorporated by reference
herein and expressly made a part hereof, as if copied verbatim. The City Council hereby
finds that this resolution implements the following policies of the Century Plan - Policy Plan
Element:
Economic Development Policy End 1.0, which states: "Georgetown's
economy is self-sustaining through diversified growth, a broad tax base with
minimal impact from economic fluctuation, enhanced business opportunity
and job creation."
SECTION 2. The City of Georgetown hereby applies for participation in the
Graduate Cities Main Street Program with the specific goal of continuing to revitalize the
central business district within the context of the preservation and rehabilitation of its
historic buildings.
SECTION 3. The City of Georgetown has hired a full-time Main Street Manager and
will provide the manager with travel funding for training.
SECTION 4. The Convention and Visitors Bureau Director is hereby designated to
coordinate the program activities.
SECTION 5. The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute, and the City Secretary to
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attest thereto this resolution on behalf of the City of Georgetown.
SECTION 6. This resolution shall be effective immediately upon adoption.
RESOLVED this a� day of 1998.
APPROVED:
Leo Wood
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Marianne La ders Banks
City Attorney
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ATTEST:
City Secretary