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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 4636 - Sets Prefered Location Of Multipurpose Center & Establishes Policies For EDC - 10/13/1994Resolution No. 4636 Item No. 42 Council Date 1073-5-4 RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION SETTING FORTH THE PREFERRED LOCATION FOR THE MULTIPURPOSE CENTER AND ESTABLISHING THE GENERAL POLICIES AND PRIORITIES FOR A NEW ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO BE CREATED UPON VOTER APPROVAL. WHEREAS, the City Council intends to call an election on January 21, 1995, to consider the adoption of a 3/8 of one percent sales and use tax under Sec. 4B of Art. 5190.6 V.A.T.S.; and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the above tax will be necessary to fund and pay for a new multipurpose special events center to be constructed, if approved by voters, with said funds; and WHEREAS, the above tax will provide additional monies for future economic development projects as authorized by Sec. 4B of Art. 5190.6 V.A.T.S.; and WHEREAS, the City Council, consistent with the terms of this resolution, wishes to make known to the citizens of the City of Lubbock the preferred site for the location of the multipurpose special events center; and WHEREAS, the City Council, consistent with the terms of this resolution, has determined to set forth general policies and priorities for a new economic development corporation, if approved by the voters; NOW THEREFORE: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK: THAT contingent upon such considerations as economic feasibility, adequate parking, environmental concerns, archeological and historical review, and securing clear title to the real estate, or any other matter which would prevent construction or operation at such site, any of which items, if not resolved, could present insurmountable legal and financial obstacles, the City Council has determined that the preferred site for the location of a new multipurpose special events center is that site located immediately to the north of the existing Civic Center. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK: THAT the City Council would encourage a new economic development corporation, if approved, to consider as priority projects, those projects that will advance the following policy objectives: The creation of a career technical training facility to provide a skilled labor force for the region, which skilled labor force is critical to the future economic development of this area. 2. That the economic development corporation, if approved, would be encouraged to cooperate in the funding and joint administration of any such career technical training facility with South Plains College and Lubbock Independent School District. 3. That the economic development corporation consider priority projects that would encourage the redevelopment and revitalization of the Overton neighborhoods located between University Avenue and Avenue Q and 19th Street and 4th Street in the City of Lubbock. 4. That the new economic development corporation give attention to projects that will promote or develop new or expanded business enterprises to the full extent as authorized by law giving particular attention to small business development within enterprise zones of the City and to further consider as incidental projects all infrastructure projects necessary to accomplish such objectives. To give particular attention to projects that will enhance the City of Lubbock as a regional center for the entertainment and recreation activities in order to maximize the use of the Civic Center and the new multipurpose special events center and to further this goal to undertake the creation of a plan for the development of an entertainment district which would include downtown Lubbock, the central business district, and the area included within and adjacent to MacKenzie Park and the South Plains Fair Grounds. 6. To develop a marketing plan for Lubbock and the region to attract new business and industry to the area with particular emphasis on value added industries which would utilize the food and fiber products produced in this region. -2- Passed by the City Council this ATTEST: 1994. Betty A Johnson, My Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM: L / J C. Ross, Jr., City Attorney JCR:da nTffiP.rm Seoemba 21, 1994 -3-