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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2003-R0076 - Resolution Creating A Task Force To Develop Entertainment And Local Talent - 02/13/2003Resolution No. 2003-R0076 February 13, 2003 Item No. 57 RESOLUTION 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 task force 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 primary objective of the Task Force 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. 2. The Task Force will consist of five (5) members appointed by the Mayor. The Mayor shall appoint the Chair from among the members appointed to the Task Force. The City Manager of the City of Lubbock shall appoint a staff liaison to the Task Force. 3. Regular meeting will be held at times and locations established by a majority of the Task Force 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 Task Force. 4. The Entertainment Lubbock Task Force members shall serve for a term of one year or until such time as their successors are appointed. 5. Reports shall be presented by the Chairperson of the Task Force to the City Council as requested by the City Council. Passed by the City Council this 13th day of ATTEST: Rebecca Garza, City Secretary APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: jo>vm�' Tommy Gop6alez, AsKistarJCity Manager APPROVED AS TO FORM: gs:/cityatt/amy/Entertainment Comm.res Jan. 14, 2003 February , 2003. M C Mc O , GAL, MAYOR