HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/19/1996, C-5 - RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION APPLICATION FOR THE GREAT AMERICAN MAIN STREET AWARD. council _
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CITY OF SAN LU IS OBISPO
FROM Bonnie L Gawf,4 Cierk
SUBJECT: Resolution suppoiting The Business Improvement Association's application forthe
Great American Main Street Award
CAO RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution recognizing the partnership between the City
and Business Improvement Association.and supporting the nomination of the "Marsh Street
Makeover" for a Great American Main Street Award.
DISCUSSION
The Edward D. Jones financial services firm and the National Trust for ITistonc Preservation's
Main Street Center are cosponsoring the Great American Main Street Award to recognize the
revitalization effort in downtowns across the country. The BIA intends to submit an application
to compete in this award program. As such, the City Council must adopt a resolution
recognizing our partnership with the Downtown and supporting the application.
Judging criteria includes evidence of public/private partnership; broad based community support;
tangible achievements; balanced activities in physical improvements, business development,
marketing and organizational development; preservation of historic properties; and innovative
approaches to revitalization.
The presentation of the 1997 Great American Main Street Awards will be made during a special
ceremony at the opening session of the National Town Meeting on Main Street in Portland,
Oregon on Monday, April 28, 1997.
CONCURRENCES
The downtown Business Improvement Association Board of Directors supports the entry on
behalf of the Association.
FISCAL IMPACT
A $50 entry fee is required, which will be provided by the BIA.
Attachments
Resolution
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RESOLUTION NQ (1996 Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CYTY OF
SAN LUIS OBISPO TO SUPPORT TILE NOMINATION OF
THE MARSH STREET MAKEOVER FOR A
CREAT AMERICAN MAIN STREET AWARD
BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo that the
economic health and cultural vibrancy of downtown San Luis Obispo is crucial to the overall
well-being of the City of San Luis Obispo;
AND BE IT RESOLVED that the City of San Luis Obispo wholeheartedly supports and,
through its endorsement of Fanners' Market, the sidewalk cleaning prograrn, development of a
Downtown Physical Concept plan, transportation services, and commitment to maintaining
regional government in the downtown area, financially and administratively participates in efforts
to maintain the vitality of downtown San Luis Obispo
AND BE IT RESOLVED that the City of San Luis Obispo fully supports this entry into
the Creat American Main Street Awards competition.
Upon motion of seconded by
and on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
the foregoing resolution was adopted this 19th day of November, 1996.
ATTEST:
Bonnie L. Crawl; City Clerk Mayor Allen Settle
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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