HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 960924-J - Main Street Award WinnerRESOLUTION NO.
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, SUPPORTING AN APPLICATION
TO THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC
PRESERVATION TO BE NAMED A 1997 GREAT
AMERICAN MAIN STREET AWARD WINNER.
WHEREAS, in 1982, Georgetown was selected to become an officially designated
Main Street Program by the Texas Main Street Division of the Texas Historical
Commission; and,
WHEREAS,the Main Street Program has stimulated great economic revitalization
for the downtown area; and,
WHEREAS,through the efforts of the entire community, Georgetown has seen over
$9 million in public and private sector reinvestment in the downtown area; and,
WHEREAS,the community capitalizes on a prospering tourism industry and other
positive economic outgrowths as a result of the continued success of the Main Street
revitalization efforts; and,
WHEREAS,the City continues to express its dedication to downtown revitalization
through its commitment of resources and staff time to the on-going maintenance and
improvements of the downtown area; 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 finds that
this resolution implements Economic Development Policy #2 of the Century Plan -Policy
Plan Element, which states, "The City will continue to promote and facilitate the
development of the downtown as an economically viable component of the retail and
business community," and further finds that the adoption of this resolution is not
inconsistent or in conflict with any other Century Plan Policies, as required by Section 2.03
of the Administrative Chapter of the Policy Plan.
SECTION 2. This resolution shall be effective immediately upon adoption.
Resolution No. %& 0 L �`
Application for 1997 Great American Main Street Award
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RESOLVED this 24th day of September, 1996.
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Sandra Lee, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Marianne Landers Banks, City Attorney
Resolution No. J e a lozy j—
Application for 1997 Great American Main Street Award
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THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN:
Leo Wood, Mayor