HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2018-R0381 - Support Improvements At Berl Huffman - 10/25/2018 (2)Resolution No. 2018-RO381
Item No. 6.1
October 25, 2018
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the City of Lubbock, Texas (the "City") owns and operates the Berl Huffman
Athletic Complex, which provides the citizens of Lubbock the opportunity to participate and
compete in various team sports, such as softball and soccer; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lubbock (the "City Council") recognizes the
importance of such athletic complexes in providing entertainment, sporting and economic
development opportunities throughout the City; and
WHEREAS, Market Lubbock, Inc. ("MLI") was established to fund and facilitate economic
development in the City, including creating opportunities for tourism and sporting events; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the Berl Huffman Athletic Complex is in need of
improvement and expansion in order to meet the demand for team sport facilities and out of
town tournaments; and
WHEREAS, MLI has agreed to fund improvements up to $7 million dollars to complete the
improvements and expansion of the Berl Huffman Athletic Complex (the "Project"); and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that it is in best interests of the citizens of the City to
partner with MLI in providing funding, personnel and services to complete the Project; NOW
THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
THAT the City Council of the City of Lubbock hereby supports and approves MLI funding and
efforts to complete the Project and directs the City Manager to provide all appropriate
assistance with the Project.
Passed by the City Council on October 25, 2018
DANIEL M. POPE, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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lZebe ca Garza, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
W. Ja tt Atkinson City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Amy L. s, Deputy y
RES.Berl Huffman MLI Support (10-16-18)