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HomeMy WebLinkAbout97-112RESOLUTION NO. 97- ,//~ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND SUPPORTING THE MAIN STREET PROGRAM OF PORT TOWNSEND'S ENTRY INTO THE GREAT AMERICAN MAIN STREET AWARDS COMPETITION. WHEREAS, The vitality and soul of the City of Port Townsend are focused in our commercial historic districts and that they are a critical component of the economic engine of the community. They are where people see each other on a day to day basis and they reflect and create the personality of our town; WHEREAS, The City of Port Townsend wholeheartedly supports revitalization efforts that promote and sustain the economic development of the downtown and uptown businesses for the benefit of the City's residents; WHEREAS, The City of Port Townsend encourages the preservation and restoration of the community's historic commercial structures which reflect significant elements of the City's heritage; WHEREAS, The City of Port Townsend supports the stabilization and the improvement of property values in the commercial historic districts by encouraging new buildings and development that will be harmonious with existing buildings and areas; WHEREAS, The City of Port Townsend participates in the revitalization efforts through historic preservation ordinances, financial contributions, commitment to maintaining local government offices in the downtown, revolving loan program administered by the Main Street Program, and small business assistance programs; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Port Townsend fully supports this entry into the Great American Main Street Awards competition. ADOPTED by the City Council of Port Townsend and signed by the Mayor this 3rd day of November 1997. ~/ Julie McCulloch, Mayor ATTEST: ~ Pamela Kolacy, Cit~, ~lerk (~ APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM: Timothy L.-McM~than, City Attorney