HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 981208-KK - Create Main St Facade FundRESOLUTION NO. 47cr/cao9-I<K
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CREATION OF A MAIN
STREET FACADE FUND TO BE USED ON FACADE IMPROVEMENTS TO
THE BUILDINGS IN THE DOWNTOWN SQUARE
WHEREAS, the City of Georgetown is a Graduate Texas Main Street City; and
WHEREAS, the downtown square is a nationally -acclaimed landmark for the
community; and
WHEREAS, Georgetown was named as a 1997 National Winner of the Great
American Main Street Program; and
WHEREAS, the maintenance of the downtown facilities requires an ongoing
reinvestment of funds; and
WHEREAS, an incentive fund will assist in maintaining the commitment to
downtown.
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:
1. Economic Development Focus End 1.8, which states: " the downtown is an
economically viable component of the retail and business community;" and,
2. Economic Development Focus End 1. 11, which states: "the tourism industry
in Georgetown is developed and promoted, while preserving the community's small-town
charm."
SECTION 2. The City staff is hereby instructed to create a Main Street Facade
Fund in order to receive donations from individuals and businesses, with such funds
restricted to facade improvements only.
SECTION 3. Such funds are to be administered under the direction of the City
Manager through the Main Street Program.
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SECTION 4. The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute, and the City Secretary to
attest thereto this resolution on behalf of the City of Georgetown.
SECTION 5. This resolution shall be effective immediately upon adoption.
RESOLVED this day of ee , 1998.
APPROVED:
Leo Wood
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Marianne Landers Banks
City Attorney
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ATTEST:
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Sandra D. Lee
City Secretary