Res 062-94 5/3/1994RESOLUTION NO. CQ
RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2103
WHICH ESTABLISHED A WICHITA FALLS ARTS
COMMISSION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA
FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
1. There is hereby created a Wichita Falls Arts Commission
which shall be comprised of fifteen (15) citizens of the City of
Wichita Falls. All members shall be appointed by the City
Council. Such members shall be appointed for a period of two
Y overlappingyearoverlain terms and shall serve without pay. All
vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired terms by the City
Council.
2 . Seven (7) members of the Commission shall represent
those agencies who have a primary concern for promoting, teaching
and sponsoring arts or cultural activities; and are non-profit
with a tax exempt status. The agencies to be represented by
these seven members are:
1) Wichita Falls Art Association
2) Wichita Falls Symphony Association
3) Wichita Falls Ballet Association
4) Wichita Falls Museum & Art Center
5) Wichita County Heritage Society
6) Backdoor Theatre
7) Midwestern State University
Each agency shall have one representative on the Commission.
Nominees shall be submitted by each agency to the City Council
when vacancies occur. Such nominees shall be from members of the
governing boards of the respective agencies, where such exist.
3 . Eight (8) of the commission members shall be appointed
to represent the financial and service institutions of the city;
service and manufacturing industries; news media; foundations;
professional groups; and public-at-large. These community
members shall be appointed by the City Council.
4 . Staff persons of the agencies represented on the
Commission may serve as ex-officio members of the Commission.
The Auditorium-Activities Center Manager of the City shall also
serve as an ex-officio member. These members shall have no vote
in the deliberations of the Commission.
5. From among its members, the Commission shall select a
chairman, vice-chairman and secretary. Meetings will be held as
determined necessary by the Commission members, but at least two
meetings shall be held annually. Eight (8) members shall
constitute a quorum. Favorable action shall require a vote of a
majority of the quorum present.
6. The purpose of the Wichita Falls Arts Commission is to
develop, promote and coordinate artistic and cultural activities
in Wichita Falls. The Commission shall also serve as an advisory
body to the City Council for the annual allocation of City funds
made available to support and promote the artistic and cultural
resources of Wichita Falls.
The City Council shall establish annually the amount of
funds which shall be available for the support and promotion of
artistic and cultural resources in Wichita Falls. At least 50%
of these available funds shall be expended for projects that are
one-time in nature and which do not have recurring costs
associated with them. The remaining maximum 50% shall be
expended for any other costs of qualified organizations in
carrying out, expanding or promoting cultural or artistic
programs. All approved activities should be designed to increase
tourism; promote the City's economic base; and enlarge the
cultural opportunities for area residents. Recommendations for
funding should be so developed as to take full advantage of
matching funds made available through such programs as: National
Endowment of the Arts; Texas Commission on Arts and Humanities;
National Trust for Historical Preservation; Department of
Transportation; Bureau of Outdoor Recreation; National Park
Service; Foundations; and other public or private resources.
Prior to May 15 of each year the Commission shall forward to
the City Council a list of priorities for program or project
funding for the next fiscal year along with full descriptions of
such. Upon approval by the City Council of projects or programs
to be funded, expenditures will be authorized upon proper
invoice.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the day e May, 199 ' .
M A • R
ATTEST:
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City Clerk