R-2006-18 establish Buffalo Bayou National Heritage Area/appoint representative

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RESOLUTION NO. 2006 - L A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE BUFFALO BAYOU NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA AND TO APPOINT A REPRESENT A TIVE TO SAID COMMITTEE; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. WHEREAS, the Buffalo Bayou National Heritage Area would bring national recognition to our area and contribute to the historic and economic development of our nation; and WHEREAS, to be considered suitable as a National Heritage Area, the Buffalo Bayou National Heritage Area must be deemed historically, naturally and culturally significant on a national level; and WHEREAS, while the initial area stretched from Shepard Drive in Houston, Texas to the Turning Basin, the National Park Service has determined that our area's contribution on a national level stems from our energy industry and the historic events that took place during the Battle of San Jacinto. With the support of the Port of Houston Authority, the expanded area is to include the Ship Channel and determined the theme of the proposed heritage area to be "The Energy Capital of the W orId"; and WHEREAS, local government and industry support for this effort is essential, as National Heritage Areas are locally-run and require the support and coordination of local stakeholder groups to be successful. The Buffalo Bayou National Heritage Area: The Energy Capital of the World would be locally-managed, with federal involvement limited to technical and financial assistance. Designation would bring up to $1 million per year for ten years for heritage area activities. However, no federal land protection or additional federal restrictions are provided by a National Heritage Area designation; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAPORTE: Section 1. That the City Council, on behalf of the citizens of the City of La Porte, supports the establishment of a Buffalo Bayou National Heritage Area.