HomeMy WebLinkAbout030566 RES - 07/28/2015 RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION AS A TEXAS MAIN STREET
URBAN CITY AND DESIGNATING CITY PARTICIPATION
WHEREAS: The Texas Main Street Urban Program of the Texas Historical Commission has
been authorized to assist historic commercial areas in cities with population of 50,001 people or
greater to develop a public/private effort to revitalize their target areas. If selected, this historic
urban commercial area will begin participation as a Texas Main Street Urban Program in January
2016.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,
TEXAS:
Being in the public interest of the City of Corpus Christi to support the development and
diversification of the economy of this City as will be accomplished by membership in the Texas
Main Street Urban Program, the City agrees and authorizes
SECTION 1. That the City of Corpus Christi be a co-applicant with the Downtown Management
District in application for selection to participate in the 2016 Texas Main Street Urban Program
with the specific goal of revitalizing a targeted business district within the context of the
preservation and rehabilitation of its historic buildings;
SECTION 2. That the City of Corpus Christi will provide financial support to the Urban program
for staffing, professional development and operations/administration, through direct or indirect
City funding;
SECTION 3. That the City of Corpus Christi understands that downtown revitalization is a long-
term effort and that the initial commitment for a Texas Main Street Urban Program is
participation for a minimum of five (5) years;
SECTION 4. That the City of Corpus Christi will contract with the Downtown Management
District to co-sponsor the Main Street Urban Program; and
SECTION 5. That the Business Liaison be designated to coordinate the Program on behalf of the
City and serve as the principal contact in relation to matters involving the City.
ATTEST: THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
Rebecca Huerta Nelda Martinez
City Secretary Mayor
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Corpus Christi, Texas
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The above resolutio was passed by the following vote:
Nelda Martinez I
Rudy Garza A
Chad Magill
Colleen McIntyre , .i
Lillian Riojas
Brian Rosas Ir,
Lucy Rubio lT�
Mark Scott I 4
Carolyn Vaughn 'Ai
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