HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2003-R0103 - Entertainment Lubbock Task Force Establshment - 03_05_2003Resolution No. 2003—RO103
March 5, 2003
Item No. 16
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lubbock established the
Entertainment Lubbock Task Force on February 13, 2003; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to amend the number of officers for the
Entertainment Lubbock Task Force; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lubbock's entertainment industry has developed talent,
venues, and events that are recognized regionally, statewide, nationally and
internationally; and
WHEREAS, the unique talent, venues, and events in the City of Lubbock have
created an awareness of Lubbock and attracts tourists and visitors to our community every
year; and
WHEREAS, it is important for the City of Lubbock to build upon the potential of
its entertainment industry to create new opportunities culturally, artistically, and
fmancially; and
WHEREAS, the creation of a committee to help organize the diverse elements
that contribute to the success of a strong entertainment industry in the City of Lubbock
and to provide direction and support for its growth is essential to ensure the success of the
City's entertainment industry in the future; NOW THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
THAT an Entertainment Lubbock Task Force is hereby created by the City
Council of the City of Lubbock, which shall perform its duties in accordance with the
following criteria:
1. The Resolution dated February 13, 2003 establishing the Entertainment
Lubbock Task Force, is hereby repealed and shall be replaced with the provisions set
forth hereto.
2. The primary objective of the Committee shall be to develop recommendations
for the City Council with regard to the development, organization, coordination and
funding of events that would take advantage of the various talent and venues associated
with the City of Lubbock's entertainment industry while working collectively with
entertainment entities throughout the region and that would have a positive impact on
tourism within the City.
3. The Committee will consist of six (6) members appointed jointly by the Mayor
and City Council. The Mayor and City Council shall appoint the Chair from among the
members appointed to the Committee. The City Manager of the City of Lubbock shall
appoint a staff liaison to the Committee.
4. Regular meeting will be held at times and locations established by a majority of
the Committee members. A simple majority shall constitute a quorum, and a majority
vote of the quorum shall be required for any action to be taken by the Committee.
5. The Entertainment Lubbock Committee members shall serve for a term of one
year or until such time as their successors are appointed.
6. Reports shall be presented by the Chairperson of the Committee to the City
Council as requested by the City Council.
Passed by the City Council this 5th day of
ATTEST:
Rebecca Garza, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Tommy G nzalez, Assi tart City Manager
APPROVED AS —TO FORM:
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