HomeMy WebLinkAbout021559 RES - 02/02/1993A RESOLUTION
EXPRESSING THE CITY'S DESIRE TO HOST THE AMERICAN BOWLING
CONGRESS TOURNAMENT IN 1997, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO PROVIDE THEM WITH $300,000, FREE RENTAL OF THE
BAYFRONT PLAZA CONVENTION CENTER EXHIBIT HALL, AND
RELATED IN KIND SERVICES, SUBJECT TO APPROPRIATION.
WHEREAS, the American Bowling Congress is a national
organization for the promotion of bowling with thousands of members
throughout the United States; and
WHEREAS, the City of Corpus Christi is very interested in
hosting the 1997 American Bowling Congress National Tournament and
Convention; and
WHEREAS, if Corpus Christi is chosen as host, approximately,
45,000 bowlers and 45,000 family/guests will visit the City over a
110 day period, spending approximately $40,000,000, and the
American Bowling Congress will utilize the Convention Center and
other City facilities, as well as private facilities; and
WHEREAS, the Texas Legislature has specifically encouraged
local communities to promote tourism by their activities and by the
use of their own funds; and
WHEREAS, the sport of bowling provides wholesome exercise,
fellowship, recreation, and entertainment which benefits the public
generally, and the sport of bowling will be significantly enhanced
in this community by the hosting of the American Bowling Congress
Tournament; and
WHEREAS, the hosting of the American Bowling Congress
Tournament will provide and enhance employment and economic
activity in this area; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds as a fact that many and
various public purposes will be materially promoted and enhanced by
the hosting of the 1997 American Bowling Congress Tournament
including, but not limited to, tourism, the sport of bowling,
sports and recreation generally, exercise, fellowship, recreation,
wholesome community activities, employment, and economic
activities;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, wishes to
express its strong desire to host the 1997 American Bowling
Congress Tournament and is committed to ensuring that the
tournament is a success.
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SECTION 2. That the City Manager is hereby authorized to
provide to the American Bowling Congress $300,000; free rental of
the Bayfront Plaza Convention Center Exhibit Hall from January 13,
1997, through June 20, 1997, for the tournament and all facilities
from March 9, 1997, through March 15, 1997, for the ABC Convention;
increased utility costs due to round the clock operations in the
approximate amount of $175,000; and approximately 8700 hours of
special services personnel in the approximate amount of $125,000,
all subject to appropriations, upon acceptance of the City's bid
for the 1997 American Bowling Congressional Convention.
ATTEST:
ity Secretary
APPROVED: -fib DAY OF �(.« a
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JAMES R. BRAY, JR., CITY ATTORNEY
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The above resolution was passed by the following vote:
Mary Rhodes
Cezar Galindo
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Betty Jean Longoria
Edward A. Martin
Joe McComb
Dr. David McNichols
Clif Moss
Mary Pat Slavik
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