HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2003-R0143 - Resolution Establishing Entertainment Lubbock Task Force - 04_10_2003Resolution No. 2003—RO143
April 10, 2003
Item No. 20A
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 terms of office 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
financially; 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 The Resolution dated February 13, 2003, is hereby repealed and shall be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 eight (8) members appointed by the Mayor.
The Mayor 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
Committee members. A simple majority shall constitute a quorum, and a majority
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
or until such time as their successors are appointed.
6. Reports shall be presented by the Chairperson of the Committee to the City
1 as requested by the City Council.
assed by the City Council this 10th day of
TTEST:
a Garza, City Secretary
AS TO CONTENT:
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ityatdamy/Entertainment Comm.res
26, 2003