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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. U P 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. .7c;L 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