HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2008-R0163 - Support LAA Application- TX Commission On The Arts-Cultural District Designation - 05/08/2008Resolution No. 2008--RO163
May 8, 2008
Item No. 5-4
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS the Lubbock Arts Alliance (LAA) represents artists and arts
organization working in partnership as an Arts Council with Board Representation from
the Underwood Center for the Arts, Supporters of Fine Arts, Ballet Lubbock, C1ayGuild,
Lubbock Independent School District, Texas Tech University, Lubbock Symphony
Orchestra, and Lubbock Community Theatre; and
WHEREAS, the LAA is seeking a Cultural District Designation from the Texas
Commission on the Arts (TCA) for a district anchored on the north by the Underwood
Center for the Arts and the Lubbock Civic Center, on the east by the Wells Fargo
Amphitheatre and the American Wind Power Center, on the south by the Buddy Holly
Center and the Depot District, and on the west by Texas Tech and the Municipal
Auditorium and Coliseum; and
WHEREAS, a Cultural District could enhance economic development, spur
public investment, complement other public and private redevelopment efforts, create
interest inside and outside the community, and provide a unified vision for the arts,
culture, and entertainment in Lubbock; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lubbock desires to support LAA in
its application for Cultural District Designation from TCA; 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 Lubbock Arts
Alliance's application to the Texas Commission on the Arts for Cultural District
designation.
Passed by the City Council this 8th day of May 52008.
DAVIDA. ILLER, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Garza, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Freddy Ch ez, Linda L. ChamalCes, Senior Attorney
Director of Civic Services Office Practice Section
Lc: CityAtftinda/Res-CULTURAL DISTRICT
April 25, 2008