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RESOLUTION NO. R2011-007
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS APPROVING THE EXHIBITION OF
POETRY AS A PUBLIC ART PROJECT; PURSUANT TO THE CITY OF DENTON PUBLIC
ART POLICY APPROVED BY ORDINANCE 2006-105, AND FUNDED WITH HOTEL TAX
REVENUES PREVIOUSLY AUTHORIZED AND ENCUMBERED FOR EXPENDITURE TO
SUCH PURPOSES; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Public Art Policy of the City of Denton, Texas, enacted
pursuant to Ordinance 2006-105, the City Council has previously committed to the public
purpose of promoting the artistic and cultural heritage, uniqueness and well-being of Denton,
both as a community and as a destination, by declaring its intention to develop, acquire, promote
and conspicuously display public art, upon the recommendation and endorsement of the Parks,
Recreation and Beautification Board of the City of Denton, Texas; and
WHEREAS, the Parks, Recreation and Beautification Board of the City of Denton, Texas
has reviewed and recommended the funding and promotion of an exhibition of original poetry by
the 2010 Texas Poet Laureate, and Denton native, Karla Morton, paired with the works of local
graphic artists, all of which will be created around the theme of capturing the history and
uniqueness of Denton, and
WHEREAS, Section 351.101(a)(4) of the Texas Tax Code authorizes and encourages the
promotion of tourism and the convention and hotel industry, through the expenditure of hotel
occupancy taxes in support of "the encouragement, promotion, improvement, and application of
the arts, including folk art, creative writing, painting, sculpture, photography, graphic and
craft arts, and other arts related to the presentation, performance, execution, and exhibition of
these major art forms"; and
WHEREAS, the proposed exhibition of this local art will be advertised and promoted
both inside and outside the City, to attract visitors and tourists alike, to enjoy and experience the
unique artistic and cultural blessings of Denton, Texas; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that all of the above-referenced policies, public
purposes, and statutory requirements are satisfied and well-served by the approval of the
recommended proposal; NOW, THEREFORE,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY RESOLVES:
SECTION 1. Predicated upon the findings and the recommendations set forth in the
above recitals, the Council of the City of Denton, Texas hereby approves the recommended
proposal to fund with hotel tax revenues previously encumbered for that purpose, the acquisition,
exhibition and promotion of the poetry of 2010 Texas Poet Laureate, and Denton native, Karla
Morton, paired with the works of local artists, all of which will be created around the theme of
capturing the history and uniqueness of Denton, Texas.
SECTION 2. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon it passage and
approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the day of '2011.
ATTEST:
JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
BQ O S, MAYOR
BY:
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