HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 2002-007 RESOLUTION NO. 2002-07
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AMENDING SECTION 2 OF
RESOLUTION NO. 96-43, ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 3, 1996,
RELATIVE TO GATE ADMISSION FEES DURING CITY
FESTIVALS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the residents of the City of Grapevine and surrounding areas have
enjoyed and benefited from Main Street Days and GrapeFest, two annual festivals
conducted on Main Street in the City of Grapevine; and
WHEREAS, the festivals conducted by the Grapevine Convention & Visitors
Bureau have grown each year and now attract over 253,000 attendees annually, greatly
benefiting the economy of the City of Grapevine and encouraging its economic growth
and development; and
WHEREAS, gate admission fees for all Main Street Days and GrapeFest festivals
provide charitable fund raising opportunities for participating organizations and provide
funding for the Palace Arts Center debt retirement, as well as, preservation and education
activities which benefit citizens and visitors alike.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That all matters stated in the preamble of this resolution are true and
correct and are hereby incorporated into the body of this resolution as if copied in their
entirety.
Section 2. That Section 2 of Resolution 96-43, dated September 3, 1996 be
amended in its entirety to read as follows:
"That admission fees be collected from all citizens and guests entering Main Street
Days and GrapeFest festivals. The City Council of the City of Grapevine hereby
establishes admission fees for festivals as follows: Children under six (6) years
shall be admitted free; Children ages 6 - 15 and Senior Citizens age 60 and over
shall be admitted for $3.00; Patrons 16 - 59, $6.00; $10.00 for a weekend pass,
and $15.00 for a commemorative pass pin. That the Grapevine Convention &
Visitors Bureau provides advance-purchase opportunities to patrons."
Section 3. That this resolution shall take effect 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:
Linda Huff I'
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
John F. Boyle, Jr./
City Attorney
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