HomeMy WebLinkAbout021874 RES - 02/22/1994A RESOLUTION
EXPRESSING THE CITY'S DESIRE TO HOST THE AMERICAN BOWLING
CONGRESS TOURNAMENT IN 2000, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO PROVIDE THE AMERICAN BOWLING CONGRESS WITH
$40,000 PER YEAR FOR FIVE YEARS, FREE RENTAL OF THE
BAYFRONT PLAZA CONVENTION CENTER EXHIBIT HALL, AND
RELATED IN KIND SERVICES, SUBJECT TO ANNUAL
APPROPRIATIONS.
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 2000 American Bowling Congress National Tournament and
Convention; and
WHEREAS, if Corpus Christi is chosen as host,
approximately 35,000 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 2000 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:
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SECTION 1. That the City of Corpus Christi, Texas,
wishes to express its strong desire to host the 2000 American
Bowling Congress Tournament and is committed to ensuring that the
tournament is a success.
SECTION 2. That the City Manager is hereby authorized to
provide to the American Bowling Congress $40,000 per year for five
years; free rental of the Bayfront Plaza Convention Center's
Exhibit Hall from the middle of January 2000 until the middle of
June 2000, for the tournament and all facilities for a week in
March 2000 for the ABC Convention; increased utility costs due to
round-the-clock operations in the approximate amount of $175,000
and approximately 8,700 hours of special services personnel in the
approximate amount of $150,000, all subject to annual
appropriations, upon acceptance of the City's bid for the 2000
American Bowling Congress Convention.
ATTEST:
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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 1dd10
Dr. Jack Best
Melody Cooper
Cezar Galindo �1e
Betty Jean Longoria
Edward A. Martin
Dr. David McNichols //),
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