R-2004-12 participate in Main Street Program

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. .- '. REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: 6/14/04 ADDroDriation Source of Funds: nla Requested By: Debra D. Dye Account Number: Department: Administration Amount Budgeted: Report: Resolution: X Ordinance: Amount Requested: Exhibits: . Resolution . Main Street Program Overview . Excerpts from: Comprehensive Plan Bayfront Masterplan Northside Plan Budgeted Item: YES NO SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION City Council approved a proposal to pursue inclusion in the Texas Main Street Program at the meeting on December 8, 2003. We are noW in the process of applying for the program. The Texas Historical Commission (THe) selects five communities to participate in their program each year. It is imperative that we exemplify a wide base of support throughout the community for the Main Street program. There are several avenues lined out by the THC that we must adhere to in portraying how the community feels about the program; one is to collect letters of support from entities throughout La Porte and the region, another is for the City Council to pass a Resolution undeniably stating your support of the program. This resolution incorporates three basic items. The City of La Porte: 1. chooses to apply for Main Street status in an effort to revitalize downtown "within the context of the preservation and rehabilitation of its historic buildings." 2. will commit to employing a full-time person to oversee the Main Street program for at least three years and an appropriate budget will be set aside for salary, training, etc. 3. will have the City Manager "coordinate the program activities." Staff recommends City Council approve the attached Resolution supporting La Porte's participation in the Main Street Program. Action Required bv Council: Consider approval or other action authorizing participation in the Texas Main Street program and designating the City Manager to coordinate aU program activities. (p -- g ~iJl Date