HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-027 Endorsing the 2008 PT Film Festival and waiving rental fees for Pope Marine Park buildingResolution No. 08-027
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF
PORT TOWNSEND ENDORSING THE 2008 PORT TOWNSEND FILM
FESTIVAL, AND WAIVING RENTAL FEE FOR USE OF THE
POPE MARINE PARK BUILDING
The City Council of the City of Port Townsend, Washington, does resolve as
follows:
WHEREAS, the festival is enjoyed by mostly local residents; 75% of the
audience resides on "this side of the water"; and
WHEREAS, the festival is scheduled after Labor Day, at a time when city
residents feel as though they are getting the town back after a summer of tourist
occupation; and
WHEREAS, the festival attracts attendance of filmmakers and sponsors who
interact with the community; and
WHEREAS, although attendance is heavily local, the festival elicits a great deal
of publicity, particularly from Seattle, and adds appreciably to the city's continuing
reputation as an arts colony; and
WHEREAS, the festival is helping to inspire a developing group of local video
filmmakers;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council fox the City of
Port Townsend hereby endorses the 2008 Port Townsend Film Festival and waives the
rental fee of the Pope Marine Park building (September 24 through September 29), in
exchange for the substantial public benefit derived by the City of Port Townsend.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Port Townsend at a regular
business meeting thereof, held this fourth day of August 2008.
Attest:
Pamela Kolacy, MMC
City Clerk
Michelle Sandoval, Mayor
Approved as to Form:
John P. Watts
City Attorney
Resolution 08-027