HomeMy WebLinkAbout12977 RES - 01/14/1976• JKH:vmr:vp:1.2 /31/75 _ •
A RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the concept for developing Goals for Corpus Christi
began in December of 1973 and a committee of numerous citizens sharing a
concern for the orderly growth of Corpus Christi was formed in May of 1974;
and,
WHEREAS, financial support for the Goals Program has been provided
by the Area Development Committee of the Chamber of Commerce ($32,000), the
Department of Housing and Urban Development through its contract with the
City of Corpus Christi ($25,000), the City of Corpus Christi through local
revenue ($25,000), Nueces County ($25,000), and other contributions and the
sale of publications; and,
WHEREAS, the Goals Program has carried out a process through which
views of many citizens were incorporated into a series of goals statements
which became the basis for a process of public opinion polling which has
included the publication of Choices Facing Corpus Christi and the presenta-
tion of ten 30- minute television programs which have focused on the issues
facing Corpus Christi and provided a method for the public to indicate its
choices on these issues; and,
WHEREAS, the Area Development Committee of the Chamber of Commerce
has since 1950 been actively involved in the development of overall plans for
the growth of the community and in the coordination, encouragement, and
implementation of these plans; and,
WHEREAS, the Area Development Committee has indicated its willingness
to accept the responsibility of utilizing the work done by Goals for Corpus
Christi and to help bring about tangible results to help guide the community
and its governmental entities in the directions indicated by the opinions of
those who were involved in the Goals Process and those who expressed their
views on the various issues involved; and,
WHEREAS, the Area Development Committee has expressed a willingness
to continue to develop private contributions to help finance the further
development of community plans and the coordination of the implementation of
those plans:
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
(1) That the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi hereby
requests the Area Development Committee of the Chamber of Commerce to accept
a leadership role in further developing plans which will lead the community
in the direction indicated by the Goals Process and to act as the expeditor
for those programs involving several units of government or requiring a
further expression of public support;
(2) That the Area Development Committee fully utilize the work
done by the Goals Committee and, in particular, continue the involvement of
the many citizens who participated in the various committees of the Goals
Program by utilizing these individuals in advisory committees and in other
meaningful and responsible positions;
(3) That the Area Development Committee and the Planning Commission
be encouraged to coordinate their plans and other activities so that the
actions recommended can be concurred in by both bodies;
(4) That the Area Development Committee be urged to discuss with
the City Council, Planning Commission, and City staff any expenditure of its
resources which may be designed to develop plane and action timetables regard-
ing physical facilities and service programs which are, or might be, the
implementing responsibility of the City of Corpus Christi; and
(5) That the Area Development Committee is hereby urged to maintain
a level of communication with the City Council, the Planning Commission, and
the public which will enable the community to be advised of the steps being
taken and the progress being attained.
THAT THE FOREGOING ORDINANCE WAS READ FO THE FI ST TINE AND PASSED
TO ITS SECOND READING ON THIS TNE�DAY OF MEAN BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE:
JASON LUST ///�/�/y
?P. BILL TIPTON , [ U
EDUARDO DE ASES
RUTH GILL
Boe GULLEY
GABE LOZANO, SR.
EDWARD L. SAMPLE
THAT THE FOREGOING ORDINAN E WAS R D FOR E SECOND TIME AND PASSED
TO ITS THIRD READING ON THIS THE DAY OF
FOLLOWING VOTE: �9 BY THE
JASON LueY
DR. BILL TIPTON
EDUARDO DE ASES
RUTH GILL
BOB GULLEY
GABE LOZANO, SR.
EDWARD L. SAMPLE
THAT THE FORE 01 G ORDINANCE W RE FOR THE THIRD TIME AND PASSED
FINALLY ON THIS THE DAY OF '/
, 19.L(d BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
JASON LUBY
DR. BILL TIPTON
EDUARDO DE ABEB
RUTH GILL
BOB GULLEY
GABE LOZANO, SR.
EDWARD L. SAMPLE
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