HomeMy WebLinkAbout021736 RES - 08/24/1993A RESOLUTION
EXPRESSING THE CITY'S DESIRE TO HOST THE 1996 TEXAS
MUNICIPAL LEAGUE ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION; AND
PROVIDING RESOURCES TO HOST THE SAME.
WHEREAS, the City of Corpus Christi was honored to host the Texas Municipal
League Annual Conference and Exhibition in 1990, and said conference was a total success;
and
WHEREAS, the Texas Municipal League's rotation schedule offers Corpus Christi
the opportunity to again host the Annual Conference and Exhibition in 1996; and
WHEREAS, the City of Corpus Christi must submit a resolution and proposal to the
Texas Municipal League Board of Directors to secure the 1996 Texas Municipal League
Annual Conference and Exhibition; and
WHEREAS, the estimated economic impact of the TML Annual Conference and
Exhibition to the host city exceeds $3,000,000; for the last five years conference attendance
has averaged 2,251 delegates, 629 spouses, and 892 exhibitors; and
WHEREAS, by hosting the 1996 Texas Municipal League Annual Conference and
Exhibition, the resulting exposure to the 3,500 plus conference attendees, including more
than 2,000 elected and appointed officials from throughout the State of Texas, should result
in increased conferences and meetings, as well as personal vacation destinations to the City
of Corpus Christi; and
WHEREAS, the hosting of the 1996 Texas Municipal League Annual Conference and
Exhibition will provide and enhance employment and economic activity in this area; and
WHEREAS, in order to secure the 1996 conference, the City will need to offer
through its proposal the following incentives to the Texas Municipal League:
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1. Provision of a host city information booth and the hosting of a closing
social function at the 1995 TML Annual Conference in Dallas, at an
estimated expense of $20,000.
2. 1996 expenses (which include transportation, hosting a welcoming
event, free use of the Convention Center facilities from November 11,
1996, through November 17, 1996, facility tours, and the host city
information center) are estimated to be $69,250 with estimated
conference revenues of $41,400.
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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 1996 Texas Municipal League Annual Conference and Exhibition and is
committed to ensuring that the conference is a success.
SECTION 2. That the City Manager is hereby authorized to provide for a host city
information booth and the hosting of a closing social function at the 1995 TML Annual
Conference in Dallas, the estimated expense being $20,000; and budget in coordination with
the Corpus Christi Convention and Visitors Bureau for the 1996 expenses and revenues
(which include transportation, hosting a welcoming event, free use of the Convention Center
facilities from November 11 - 17, 1996, facility tours, and the host city information center)
which have been estimated to be $69,250; all subject to appropriations, upon acceptance of
the City's proposal for the 199n Texas Municipal League Annual Conference and Exhibition.
ATTEST: THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
Armando Chapa, City Secreta
MAYOR, M RHODES
APPROVED: O DAY OF _yeifv- xi , 1993.
JAMES R. BRAY, CITY ATTORNEY
By:
Alison Gallaway
Assistant City Attorney
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The above resolution was passed by the following vote:
Mary Rhodes
Dr. Jack Best
Melody Cooper
Cezar Galindo
Betty Jean Longoria
Edward A. Martin
Dr. David McNichols
David Noyola
Clif Moss
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