HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 1984-008 RESOLUTION N0. 84-08
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE,
TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT
OF A MAIN STREET COMMITTEE; PROVIDING
FOR THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF
THE COMMITTEE; PROVIDING FOR MEMBERSHIP,
TERMS, AND APPOINTMENT THEREOF; PRO-
�- VIDING FOR THE ELECTION OF OFFICERS; AND
DETERMINING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
� � WHEREAS, it is the considered belief and opinion of the
Grapevine City Council that certain aspects of City government
function in a manner that best serves the needs of the community
when interested citizens participate and assist in the formulation
of policies; and
WHEREAS , the Grapevine City Council is of the considered
belief and opinion that such participation may be effectively
manifested through a Main Street Committee; and
WHEREAS , the Grapevine City Council is of the considered
belief and opinion that a Main Street Committee would benefit and
be in the best interest of the City of Grapevine and its citizens.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Section 1 . That a Main Street Committee for the City of
Grapevine, Texas, be , and is hereby established.
� Section 2 . That the purpose of the Main Street Committee
shall be :
A. To act in an advisory capacity to the City Council, the
Main Street Project Director, and other members of the
City Staff, in matters pertaining to redevelopment of
the Central Business District.
B. To aid in coordinating the Main Street Program with
other programs of the City and with interested community
groups.
C. To help identify the needs of the people relating to
redevelopment of the Central Business District.
• D. To develop and maintain participation in the Central
Business District redevelopment project.
E. To review applications for low-interest loans for
compliance with the goals of the Main Street Project.
Section 3. That the organization of the Main Street
Committee shall be as follows:
A. The Committee shall consist of nine (9) members.
Committee members shall be residents of Grapevine;
however, if no resident meeting the special requirements
�_;� outlined as follows wishes to serve, a non-resident of
the City may be appointed. Two (2) members shall be
representatives of financial institutions located in the
City of Grapevine; two (2) members shall be owners of
businesses located in the Central Business District; one
(1) member shall be an architect knowledgeable in the
field of historic preservation; one (1) member shall be
a representative of the local or county historical
society or commission; one (1) member shall be an
accountant; and one (1) member shall be a member of the
Grapevine City Council or the City Staff. The Main
Street Project Director employed by the City of
Grapevine shall also be a member of the Committee.
B. Appointment shall be made by the Grapevine City Council
and shall be for a term of two years.
C. The Committee shall elect from its membership a Chairman
who will preside at all meetings and a Vice Chairman who
shall preside in the absence of the Chairman. A member
�. , of the City Staff shall not be eligible to serve as
Chairman of the Committee. A member of the City Staff
shall, however, serve as Secretary of the Committee and
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be required to record the minutes of each meeting.
D. The Committee shall meet at least once each month on the
fourth Thursday of each month. The Chair�an may,
however, call special meetings as necessary.
E. Five members of the Committee shall constitute a quorum.
The Committee shall act on a majority vote of those
members present.
Section 4. That this resolution shall be effective from and
after the date of its passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPE-
VINE, TEXAS on this the 7th day of February, 1984.
APPROVED:
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Mayor
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ATTEST:
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City Secreta y
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
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