HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 030601-MA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, EXPRESSING SUPPOR
OF THE RED POPPY FESTIVAL, ESTABLISHING THAT IT
SERVES A PUBLIC PURPOSE, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE
OF STATE RIGHT OF WAY OF BUSINESS HIGHWAY 81
WHEREAS, the City of Georgetown is the Red Poppy Capital of Texas as
designated by the Texas Legislature in 1990; and
WHEREAS, the City of Georgetown is hosting the Red Poppy Festival annually in
April on the Downtown Square; and
WHEREAS, this festival will promote the cultural heritage of the red poppies in
Georgetown, the historic Downtown Square, and tourism; and
WHEREAS, citizens will enjoy a community -wide celebration of events consisting
of a parade, arts and crafts, live music, food, children's activities, presentations by City
Divisions, and much more; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Georgetown authorizes an agreement
between the City and the Texas Department of Transportation for the temporary closure
of Business 81 for the purpose of conducting the Red Poppy Festival.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. The facts and recitations contained in the preamble of this resolution
are hereby found and declared to be true and correct, and are incorporated by reference
herein and expressly made a part hereof, as if copied verbatim. The City Council hereby
finds that this resolution implements the following policy of the Century Plan - Policy Plan
Element:
Economic Development Focus End 1.06.01 which states, The downtown is
economically viable ", and 1.06.02 which states, "Georgetown's unique character
is preserved," and 1.07 which states, "The tourism industry in Georgetown is
developed and promoted in a manner that compliments the City's unique
character."
SECTION 2. The City of Georgetown supports the Red Poppy Festival,
establishes that it serves a public purpose, and supports entering into an agreement
between the City and the Texas Department of Transportation for the temporary
closure of state right of way of Business 81.
Support for Red Poppy Festival Resolution No. 0
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SECTION 3. The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute, and the City Secretary to
attest thereto this resolution on behalf of the City of Georgetown.
SECTION 4. This resolution shall be effective immediately upon adoption.
RESOLVED this day of 1) 11 2001.
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MaryEllen Kersch
Mayor
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Marianne Landers Banks
City Attorney
ATTEST:
-Sandra D. Lee
City Secretary
Support for Red Poppy Festival Resolution No. 0 301PO
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