HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 091311-X - Cycling ChallengeRESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS IN SUPPORT OF THE GEORGETOWN
CYCLING CHALLENGE TO BE HELD IN DOWNTOWN
GEORGETOWN IN 2012 AND TO DESIGNATE IT AS A CITY -
SPONSORED EVENT
WHEREAS, the City of Georgetown seeks to increase downtown visitors due to their
positive impact to the local economy, and
WHEREAS, the recently -completed Market Study for Downtown District recommended
hosting more special events to attract visitors; and
WHEREAS, athletic and competitive events help to strengthen Georgetown's standing
within Williamson County, ranked for the second year in a row as the healthiest county in Texas in
national rankings by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin
Population Health Institute; and
WHEREAS, cycling events attract hundreds of participants and thousands of spectators in
Texas each year; and
WHEREAS, major sporting events expose participants spectators to Georgetown businesses
and bring economic vitality; and
WHEREAS, a group of local volunteers seeks to help stage the Georgetown Cycling
Challenge, a cycling event including a criterium race in downtown Georgetown and the Square in
the spring of 2012; and
WHEREAS, a member of the board for the Texas Bicycle Racing Association is involved in
planning the Georgetown Cycling Challenge; and
WHEREAS, representatives of several City departments are in support of such an event.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, THAT
SECTION 1. Findings 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 complies with the Vision Statement of the City of Georgetown 2030 Comprehensive
Plan;
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SECTION 2. The City Council of the City of Georgetown hereby supports the Georgetown
Cycling Challenge, including a cycling race in downtown Georgetown in 2012, and designates it as
a City -sponsored event.
RESOLVED this 13th day of September, 2011.
APPROVED:
George arver, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Bridget ChaCity Attorney
ATTEST:
a Brettle, Ci Secretary
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