HomeMy WebLinkAbout027412 RES - 09/11/2007A RESOLUTION
EXPRESSING THE CITY'S DESIRE TO HOST THE AMERICAN
BOWLING CONGRESS TOURNAMENT IN 2011, AND AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE IN THE FORM OF
$500,000.00 PAYABLE OVER FOUR YEARS, FREE RENTAL OF THE
AMERICAN BANK CENTER EXHIBIT HALL, AND RELATE IN-KIND
SERVICES, SUBJECT TO ACCEPTANCE OF THE RID AND ANNUAL
APPROPRIATIONS AS REQUIRED BY LAW.
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 2011 American
Bowling Congress National Tournament and Convention; and
WHEREAS, if Corpus Christi is chosen as host, approximately 70,000 bowlers and an
additional 245,000 family members and guests will visit the City over a 150 -day period,
spending approximately $85,000,000 to $90,000,000, and the American Bowling Congress will
utilize the American Bank Center, as well as private facilities, for its various functions; and
WHEREAS, the Texas Legislature has specifically encouraged local communities to
promote tourism by their activities and by use of their own funds; and
WHEREAS, the sport of bowling provides wholesome exercise, fellowship, recreation
and entertainment which benefits the public generally; and
WHEREAS, hosting of the Ameri
SECTION 1. That the City of Corpus Christi, Texas wishes to express its strong desire
to host the 2011 American Bowling Congress Tournament and is committed to ensuring that the
tournament is a success in Corpus Christi.
SECTION . That the City Manager is hereby authorized to provide to the American
Bowling Congress for a 2011 American Bowling Congress Tournament in Corpus Christi the
amount of $500,000.00 to be paid over the next four years. In addition to the above
payments, the City further shall provide free rental of the American Bank Center's Exhibit Hall
for the period required for the Tournament from the first part of January, 2011 through the first
part of July, 2011; certain additional facilities at the American Bank Center for a week in March,
2011 for the American Bowling Congress Convention; increased utility costs due to round-the-
clock operations; and approximately 8,700 hours in special services personnel. All of the
foregoing sums and commitments are subj e t to acceptance of the City's bid for the 2011
American Bowling Congress Tournament and Convention and annual appropriations as required
by law.
DULY PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of September, 2007.
ATTEST:
CITY 0 CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
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Armando Chapa Henry Garr
City Secretary Mayor
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
September , 2007.
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Mary y Fis
City Attorney
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The above resolution was pas d by the following vote:
Henry Garrett
Melody Cooper
Larry Elizondo, Sr.
Mike Rummell
Bill Kelly
Priscilla Leal
John E. Manz
Nelda Martinez
Michael McCutchon
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