HomeMy WebLinkAbout022079 RES - 11/01/1994A RESOLUTION
ENDORSING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE COLUMBUS FLEET TASK
FORCE AND EXPRESSING THE INTENTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO ADOPT ALL MEASURES NECESSARY
TO IMPLEMENT THE TASK FORCE RECOMMENDATIONS
WHEREAS, in 1993, as a result of the diligent efforts of many community -minded citizens
and after competition with other cities, the government of Spain selected Corpus Christi as the
permanent location of the three Columbus ship replicas constructed in connection with the
Quincentenary celebration; and
WHEREAS, the City of Corpus Christi supported the efforts of the Las Carabelas Columbus
Fleet Association by approving a Support Services Agreement and a Lease Agreement with the
Association; and
WHEREAS, the Columbus Ships serve as a focus of Corpus Christi's Spanish cultural heritage
and as a major tourist attraction; and
WHEREAS, the Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History has procured rights to the
Smithsonian Institution's Seeds of Change exhibit, which naturally complements display of the
Columbus Ships; and
WHEREAS, difficulties have occurred which have prevented realization of the full potential
of the Columbus Ships to celebrate the Corpus Christi area's cultural heritage and to enhance the area
as a major tourist center; and
WHEREAS, on October 25, 1994, the Columbus Fleet Task Force presented to the City
Council recommendations for a new partnership between the City of Corpus Christi, the Columbus
Fleet Association, and Spain '92 which includes expansion of the Corpus Christi Museum of Science
and History to display the Seeds of Change exhibit, infrastructure to display the Columbus Ships
adjacent to the Museum in conjunction with the Seeds of Change exhibit, reorganization of the
management of the Columbus Ships, and funding projected from revenues generated by attracting
175,000 visitors per year backed by pledge from the Corpus Christi Bay Area Business Alliance and
obligations of the City; and
WHEREAS, the recommendations of the Columbus Fleet Task Force provide a sound and
innovative solution which will benefit the Corpus Christi community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That the City Council endorses the recommendations of the Columbus Fleet
Task Force.
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SECTION 2. That the City Council expresses its intention to adopt all measures necessary
to implement the Task Force recommendations and directs Staff to prepare all necessary
implementation actions.
SECTION 3. That the City Council expresses its gratitude and that of the community to the
Task Force for its diligent efforts and all the volunteers that have worked since 1992 which led to its
recommendations.
ATTEST:
MAYOR
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
APPROVED THIS 27TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 1994
JAMES R. BRAY JR., 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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