HomeMy WebLinkAbout92-042RESOLUTION NO. ~-- ~-
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT
WITH THE JEFFERSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY - MARITIME
BICENTENNIAL PROJECT UNDER WHICH THE SOCIETY WILL
ORGANIZE AND PROVIDE SERVICES FOR CERTAIN EVENTS
COMMEMORATING THE BICENTENNIAL OF THE ARRIVAL OF
VANCOUVER, PROMOTING THE CULTURAL HERITAGE OF THE CITY
AND TOURISM AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF
THIRTY THOUSAND DOLLARS FROM HOTEL/MOTEL TAX FUNDS TO PAY
FOR THE SERVICES UNDER THE AGREEMENT.
WHEREAS, the Legislature of the State of Washington has found,
at R.C.W. 27.34.300, that it is appropriate to commemorate the
bicentennial of the arrival in 1792 of George Vancouver to Puget
Sound through organizing festivals, symposia, celebrations and
other appropriate activities, and
WHEREAS, the events to be conducted by the Jefferson County
Historical Society - Maritime Bicentennial Project are consistent
with the intentions of the Legislature in commemorating the
event,and
WHEREAS, the City of Port Townsend wishes to support and
participate in the bicentennial activities and
WHEREAS, the activities and services provided under the
Agreement will promote tourism in a manner consistent with the
provisions of R.CJW. 35.21.700, R.C.W. 67.28.180 and R.C.W.
67.28.210, it is appropriate to use revenues from the hotel/motel
tax for the activities, NOW THEREFORE:
Be it resolved that the City Council for the City of Port
Townsend does hereby authorize the Mayor to sign an Agreement with
the Jefferson County Historical Society - Maritime Bicentennial
Project authorizing the expenditure of Thirty Thousand Dollars from
hotel/motel tax revenues under which the Historical Society will
organize, manage and .promote certain events to commemorate the
bicentennial of the arrival of George Vancouver to Puget Sound and
to promote tourism.
Adopted by the City Council for
signed by the Mayor this ~t~%
ATTEST:
David A. Grove, City Clerk
the C.~v of PQrt Townsend and
il~yor, John Clise
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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