HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2006-R0142 - Front Door, Visitor Information Center & Gateway Project - 03_23_2006Resolution No. 2006-RO142
March 23, 2006
Item No. 5.16
CERTIFICATION OF FUNDING SUPPORT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the City of Lubbock, Texas, desires to submit an application for a
Lubbock's Front Door, Visitor Information Center & Gateway Project to be submitted to the
2005-2006 Texas Department of Transportation Statewide Transportation Enhancement
Program; and
WHEREAS, the Project is designed to provide a 3,600 square foot construction addition
to the east side of the Buddy Holly Center for the purpose of opening a Visitor Information
Center and creating a gateway into downtown Lubbock with street -side landscaping along 19th
Street; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to establish its commitment to pledge the 20% match in
accordance with the Statewide Transportation Enhancement Program Guide; and
WHEREAS, the City commits the project's development, implementation, construction,
maintenance and financing; NOW THEREFORE
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
THAT the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute all documents necessary for the
submission of the Lubbock's Front Door, Visitor Information Center & Gateway Project.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Lubbock this 23Ld day of March , 2006.
TOM MARTIN, MAYOR PRO TEM
ATTEST:
Rebecca Garza, City Secretary
APPROV D A T ONTENT:
Rob Allison xecu ' ctor
of Developfnent Services
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Office Practice Section
as/CityAtt/Linda/Resolutions/Res-TxDot Visitor Ceniter
March 13, 2006
Authorized MPO Representative:
Project Identification:
Enhancement Qualifying Category:
Nominating Agency:
Sponsoring Agency:
Dear Chairman Martin:
Tom Martin, Chairman
Transportation Policy Committee
Lubbock Metropolitan Planning Organization
Lubbock's Front Door,
Visitor Information Center & Gateway
Scenic or historic highway programs (including
providing tourist and welcome center facilities)
City of Lubbock
Visit Lubbock, the Convention & Visitors Bureau
The purpose of this letter is to officially file intent to submit a nomination for the 2005-2006
Texas Department of Transportation Statewide Transportation Enhancement Program. The
following is a brief project description including cost.
Project Description:
New construction addition to the existing Buddy Holly Center. This project will include the
addition of 3,600 sq. ft. to the east side of the Buddy Holly Center for the purpose of opening a
Visitor Information Center and creating a gateway into downtown Lubbock. Additional parking
and landscaping are also planned.
Project Cost: $2,873,000
If the proposed project is awarded Enhancement funds, this agency accepts financial
responsibility for the prcjec�rj
Marc McDougal,
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