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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/20/1998, C9 - RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION'S APPLICATION FOR THE 1999 GREAT AMERICAN MAIN ST. AWARD jCouncil ioao 9d' acEnda Repoat C CITY OF SAN L ITS O 8 1 S P O FROM: "eborah Holley, Downtown Association Administrator SUBJECT: Resolution supporting the Downtown Association's application for the 1999 Great American Main St. Award CAO RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution recognizing the partnership between the City and the Downtown Association and supporting the nomination of the Downtown Association for its part in the comprehensive revitalization program of the Downtown for the Great American Main St. Award. DISCUSSION: For the third year in a row,the Downtown Association seeks recognition for efforts to revitalize and maintain Downtown SLO in an exemplary fashion by applying for the Great American Main St. Award. An important and necessary component of the application is evidence from the City of San Luis Obispo in the form of a resolution indicating support of this objective. 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 1999 Great American Main St. Awards will be made during a special ceremony at the opening session of the National Town Meeting on Main St. in San Diego,CA during March, 1999. CONCURRENCES The Downtown Association Board of Directors, along with community supporters, wholeheartedly endorses this nomination. FISCAL IMPACT A $50 entry fee is required, paid for by the Downtown Association. Winners of the award receive $5,000 which would augment DA programs such as SLO Sweep `n Greet and special promotions. Attachments Resolution. RESOLUTION NO. (1998 Series) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO TO SUPPORT THE NOMINATION OF THE REVITALIZATION EFFORTS OF DOWNTOWN SAN LUIS OBISPO FOR A GREAT 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 Farmers' Market,the sidewalk cleaning program,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 rT RESOLVED that the City of San Luis Obispo fully supports this entry into the Great 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 6th day of October, 1998. ATTEST: Lee Price, City Clerk Mayor Allen Settle APPROVED AS TO FORM: AJeff Vaensen, City Attorney C09. Z