HomeMy WebLinkAbout024484 RES - 06/19/2001RESOLUTION
ESTABLISHING A CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI SESQUICENTENNIAL
CELEBRATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO CONSIDER AND PROPOSE
ACTIVITIES, EVENTS, AND PROMOTIONS TO RECOGNIZE THE
ANNIVERSARY OF THE CITY
WHEREAS, the City Council acknowledges that September 9, 2002, will mark the 150th anni-
versary of the City's incorporation; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to recognize and celebrate this historic event.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS:
SECTION I. That the City Council establishes the City of Corpus Christi Sesquicentennial
Celebration Advisory Committee ("Committee").
SECTION 2. The Committee shall be comprised of 18 members to be appointed by the City
Council members. Each City Council member shall appoint two persons to serve on the Com-
mittee.
SECTION 3. The Mayor shall designate two members of the City Council who will serve as ex-
officio members of the Committee.
SECTION 4. Each member shall serve from July 1, 2001, until December 31, 2002. Upon the
occurrence of any vacancy, it shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner in which
appointments are required to be made.
SECTION 5. The Committee members will serve without compensation.
SECTION 6. The Committee shall, at its first regular meeting, select from among its member-
ship a chairperson and a vice-chairperson, and such other officers as the Committee deems nec-
essary.
SECTION 7. The Committee chairperson, with the approval of the Committee, may establish
such subcommittees as may be needed or appropriate to accomplish the duties of the Committee.
Thc membership of each said subcommittee shall consist of members of the Committee.
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SECTION 8. The Committee shall receive guidance and assistance from the Director of Park
and Recreation.
SECTION 9. The Committee shall advise and make recommendations to the City Council as to
the types and dates of community events and activities to be scheduled to commemorate the ob-
servance of the City's aimiversary.
SECTION 10. In performing the duties of the Committee, the Committee should consult with
the Corpus Christi Library Board, the Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History Advisory
Board, the Nueces County Historical Society, the Instituto de Cultura Hispanica, and such other
entities the Committee deems necessary, to consider community exhibits to showcase the anni-
versary.
SECTION 11. The Committee should also consult with the Corpus Christi Convention and
Visitors Bureau, the Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce, the Black Chamber of Commerce,
and the Hispanic Chamber of Commeme to evaluate and coordinate promotional activities asso-
ciated with the City's anniversary.
SECTION 12. The Committee shall coordinate with the sponsors of other community-wide
celebrations, such as Buccaneer Days, Bayfest, the Jazz Festival, Juneteenth, Beach-to-Bay, the
July 4th Big Bang Celebration, Feria De Las Flores, and the Harbor Lights Festival, to promote
the 150th anniversary during year 2002.
SECTION 13. The Committee shall meet at least once each month and shall provide monthly
reports to the City Council.
ATTEST:
Armando Chapa, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM THIS
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Assi~a~t City Attomey
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City of Corpus Christi
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