HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-R-3 TOURISM RESOLUTION NO. 2019-R-
BEFORE THE COMMON COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE
IN THE STATE OF INDIANA
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING APPLICATION FOR FUNDING FROM CLARK-FLOYD
COUNTIES CONVENTION & TOURISM BUREAU FOR THE ARTS AND CULTURAL
DISTRICT PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville, Indiana
(hereinafter the Council) recognizes the need to address the need for revitalization and
redevelopment in the corridor known as the future Jeffersonville Arts and Cultural
District. (See attached map). Improvements will include new development as well as
streetscape improvements, and beautification of landscape and improvement of
existing structures in the district.
WHEREAS, in an effort to address the need to revitalize the area, the city is
proposing the Arts and Cultural District Development Project (see attached Exhibit "A");
and
WHEREAS, the Arts and Cultural District Project is eligible to apply for funding
from the Clark-Floyd Counties Convention & Tourism Bureau; and
WHEREAS, the City must make application to Clark-Floyd Counties Convention
& Tourism Bureau for financial support from the Capital Development Tourism Fund
(CDTF) in an amount up to $1,000,000 to assist in funding the Arts and Cultural District
Project; and
WHEREAS, the Council believes application to Clark-Floyd Counties Convention
& Tourism Bureau for this funding would be beneficial in the City's efforts to revitalize
and redevelop the Arts and Cultural District Project.
WHEREAS, the Council recognizes that this funding is contingent upon the
outcome of the decision of the Clark-Floyd Counties Convention & Tourism Bureau
Board members whether the project meets their strategic goals to increase visitors,
attendant spending and overall community economic impact, and enhance the
community quality of life benefit.
NOW THEREFORE IT IS RESOLVED by the Council that it supports the City
and the Department of Redevelopment proceeding with the project application with
Clark-Floyd Counties Convention & Tourism Fund (CDTF) for funding of the
Jeffersonville Arts and Cultural District Project.
Passed and adopted this ! day of 2019, by the
Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville, Clark County, Indiana.
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Zas awny, residi g Officer
And Council President
ATTEST:
Vicki Conlin
Clerk
Presented by me as Clerk to the Mayor of said City of Jeffersonville at
m. on this, day of a , 2019.
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Vicki Conlin
Clerk
Approved and signed by me at m. nO ay of
2019.
Mike Moore, Mayor
Vetoed by me at m. on this day of 2019.
Mike Moore, Mayor