Res 136-2008 10/7/2008 � �
RESOLUTION NO. �� "�OO�
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA
FALLS, TEXAS, AWARDING GRANTS FROM THE HOTEL/MOTEL
FUND FOR ARTS AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION PURPOSES TO
TWELVE LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS; FINDING AND DETERMINING
THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS RESOLUTION WAS PASSED
WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW.
WHEREAS, it is desirable to increase tourism to Wichita Falls that will increase
the local economy; and
WHEREAS, , the use of Hotel/Motel Funds for grants to local organizations for
art and historic preservation activities will attract tourists and improve the quality of life
for all citizens; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has previously appropriated $75,000 from the
Hotel/Motel Fund in the current budget for art and historic preservation grants.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. Grants are hereby awarded to the attached list of local
organizations for art and historic preservation activities that will increase tourism to
Wichita Falls and improve the quality of life for all citizens.
SECTION 2.. It is hereby officially found and determined that the meeting at
which this resolution was passed was open to the public as required by law.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 7th day of October 2008.
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MAYOR
ATTEST:
'ty Clerk
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Amount Amount
Recommended Proportionate
by Arts to $75, 000
Commission Approved by
15May08 with City Council
MSU Grants (68.681 %)
Grant Applicant 2008 Requested Combined Rounded
4 Kidz Sake $12,500 $8,000 $5,494
Backdoor Theater $12,500 $9,900 $6,799
Ballet Theater $12,500 $10,000 $6,868
Community Messiah $4,950 $0 $0
Heritage Society $12,500 $11,500 $7,898
Kemp Center for the Arts $12,500 $11,400 $7,830
MSU Museum of Art $12,500 $9,300 $6,387
MSU Choir and Art Dept. $11,000 $8,600 $5,907
Museum of N TX History $12,500 $10,200 $7,005
Railroad Museum $12,500 $8,200 $5,632
Symphony League $10,000 $5,700 $3,915
Symphony Orchestra $12,500 $11,900 $8,173
Youth Symphony $5,000 $4,500 $3,091
Total $143,450 $109,200 $74,999
*Original requests from MSU Art $6,000 and MSU Choir $5,000.