HomeMy WebLinkAbout9-8-2005-13.06 - Resolution - 09/08/2005RESOLUTION NO. 9-8-2005-13.06
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION,
TEXAS, PROVIDING AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GRANT PURSUANT TO
CHAPTER 380 ET. SEQ. OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE TO TEXAS
COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE FOR OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE
FUNDING FOR THE TEXAS A&M HORTICULTURE GARDENS.
WHEREAS, the City Council is authorized by SECTION 380, TEXAS LOCAL GOVT. CODE, to
provide for grants of public money to promote local economic development and to stimulate
business in the City of College Station; and
WHEREAS, the City Council is actively seeking to attract and retain venues that promote
economic development and tourism in College Station; and
WHEREAS, the Texas Cooperative Extension Service has agreed to administer the funds
received for continued operation and maintenance of the TEXAS A&M HORTICULTURE
GARDENS; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION,
TEXAS:
PART 1: That the City Council hereby authorizes the grant of funds to TEXAS
COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE in an amount of $10,000
for operation and maintenance costs of the TEXAS A&M
HORTICULTURE GARDENS located on Hensel Drive in an amount
of $10,000 for the period of September 8, 2005 through September 30,
2006.
PART 2: That the City Council is making this grant in light of TEXAS A&M
UNIVERSITY HORTICULTURE GARDENS' commitment to
continue operations and maintenance for one additional year while
developing a strategy for long-term, sustainable funding for the
GARDENS.
PART 3: That the City Council is hereby establishing this program or process or
grant of funds to promote the City of College Station economy, to
retain existing venues and to promote the tourism industry in College
Station.
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PART 4: That this resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its
passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of College Station, Texas, this 8th
day of September, 2005.
APPROVED:
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RON S V A, Mayor
ATTEST:
NNIE HOOKS, City Secretary
APPROVED:
HARVEY CARGILL, JR., City Attorney