HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 2002-006 RESOLUTION NO. 2002-06
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS ENDORSING THE EXTENSION OF
THE GRAPEFEST FESTIVAL TO A FOUR-DAY FESTIVAL,
THURSDAY THROUGH SUNDAY AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the Grapevine City Council believes festivals play an important part
in maintaining the City's heritage and sense of community; and
WHEREAS, the proceeds of the festivals contribute to the preservation of the
City's heritage; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager and the Convention & Visitors Bureau Board of
Directors have recommended that the City Council vote to extend the festival hours; and
WHEREAS, such extension would allow for more cost efficient utilization of
temporary festival infrastructure, accommodate increased attendance without increased
congestion and afford increased opportunities for tour packaging additional hotel room
nights; and
WHEREAS, such extension allows for three additional meal time opportunities for
vendors and historic district restaurants, allows for increased cross marketing
opportunities for merchants and allows for more exposure to foot traffic for downtown
merchants during their normal business hours; and
WHEREAS, such extension would facilitate increased sponsorship and
advertising opportunities as well as imaging and national media opportunities thus
allowing for increased fundraising opportunities for civic and service groups as well as
the Palace Theatre Debt Retirement and other preservation projects.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That all matters stated in the preamble are true and correct and
incorporated herein as if copied in their entirety.
Section 2. That the 2002 GrapeFest festival hours be extended to:
Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. (free admission)
Friday 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. (free admission until 5:00 p.m.)
' Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Sunday 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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Section 3. That this resolution is effective from and after the date of its
passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 5th day of March, 2002.
APPROVED:
William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Linda Huff
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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John F. Boyle, Jr.
City Attorney
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