HomeMy WebLinkAbout028442 RES - 12/15/2009RESOLUTION
SUPPORTING THE FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES OF THE COLUMBUS
SAILING ASSOCIATION FOR THE COLUMBUS SHIPS
WHEREAS, on or about June 30, 2009, the Columbus Sailing Association
(hereinafter "CSA"), made it known to the City of Corpus Christi, that the CSA
desired to repair and restore the Columbus Ships (hereinafter "Ships");
WHEREAS, since the CSA's initial presentation, on or about June 30, 2009, the
CSA and City Staff have been in negotiations regarding the repair and restoration
of the Ships;
WHEREAS, on October 27, 2009, the CSA made a presentation to the City
Council, outlining a five phase project to be undertaken by the CSA for the repair
and renovation of the Ships, as well as other projects pertinent to the display and
use of the Ships;
WHEREAS, on October 27, 2009, City Staff requested direction from the City
Council regarding the CSA 's proposed project, and the City Council directed
that, in furtherance of the CSA's five phase project re: the Ships: 1.) City Staff
continue negotiations with the CSA for the purposes of completing an agreement,
acceptable to both parties; and 2.) CSA be allowed to undertake fundraising
activities;
WHEREAS, in accordance with the directives of the City Council, the CSA and
City Staff have continued to negotiate, and anticipate completing said
negotiations by, on or about, January 31, 2010;
WHEREAS, the CSA seeks the approval of City Council to begin fundraising
activities now, during the continuing negotiation period, and up to and including
the time it will take to obtain Council approval of the agreement, so that funds
may be obtained to facilitate work beginning immediately upon the Ships when
the agreement is accepted, and finalized by both parties;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. The City of Corpus Christi approves and supports fundraising
activities of the CSA from this date forward, including the continuing negotiation
period, and up to and including the time it will take to obtain Council approval of
the agreement, so that funds may be obtained to facilitate work beginning
immediately upon the Ships when the agreement is accepted, and finalized by
both parties, provided that the CSA submits a written explanation to the City
Manager, or his designee, prior to any and all fundraising activities undertaken.
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SECTION 2. The City Manager, or designee, is authorized to consent or
negotiate modifications regarding any fundraising activity that addresses the
issues identified in this resolution.
ATTEST: CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI:
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Armando Chapa
Joe A2ne?
City Secretary Mayor
APPROVED as to form: December 7, 2009
�Seborah Walther Brow
Assistant City Attorney
For City Attorney
Corpus Christi, Texas
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, 2009
The above resolution was passed by the following vote:
Joe Adame
Chris N. Adler
Brent Chesney
Larry Elizondo, Sr.
Kevin Kieschnick
Priscilla G. Leal Pti!
John E. Marez
Nelda Martinez/
Mark Scott AVt-
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