HomeMy WebLinkAbout20-1034RESOLUTION NO. 20- 1 034
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON IN SUPPORT OF
THE ORIGINAL DENTON DISTRICT APPLICATION FOR THE ARTS RESPOND -
CULTURAL DISTRICT PROJECT GRANT FROM THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON THE
ARTS; AUTHORIZING THE ORIGINAL DENTON DISTRICT TO EXECUTE A LETTER OF
SUPPORT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Denton has established and designated the
Original Denton District, as a cultural district of the City of Denton; and
WHEREAS, the Original Denton District is a nationally recognized area with a decades-
long tradition of art, music, entertainment, cultural heritage, and historic preservation; and
WHEREAS, the Original Denton District is home to a large concentration of art, artists,
musicians, performance venues, restaurants, bars, festivals, parades, community events, historic
sites, parks, and complementary businesses that contribute to the local creative economy and
enhance the culture and attractiveness of Denton for residents and visitors; and
WHEREAS, the City’s history, location, and the influence of the University of North Texas
and Texas Woman’s University, together with an artistic, musical, and entrepreneurial culture have
made the Original Denton District a cultural destination that attracts more than 1 million visitors
annually; and
WHEREAS, the City has a vision to further enhance the cultural amenities and assets
located in the Original Denton District, preserve Denton’s heritage and history, promote the unique
and thriving art and music scene, and manage compatible and sustainable growth to foster
neighborhood pride and protect community character; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 444.031 of the Texas Government Code, the Texas
Commission on the Arts has authority to designate cultural districts in cities across Texas to create
special zones that harness the power of cultural resources to stimulate economic development and
community revitalization; and
WHEREAS, the Original Denton District was named a state-designated cultural arts
district by the Texas Commission on the Arts on September 5, 2019; and
WHEREAS, the Texas Commission on the Arts administers an annual grant program called
the Arts Respond – Cultural District Project; and
WHEREAS, the City has developed the necessary application materials and desires to
make an application to the Texas Commission on the Arts through the Original Denton District for
an Arts Respond – Cultural District Project grant; and
WHEREAS, the Arts Respond – Cultural District Project grant application requires a letter
of support from the cultural district management; NOW, THEREFORE,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY RESOLVES:
SECTION 1. The City Council supports the Original Denton District’s effort to apply for
an Arts Respond – Cultural District Project grant. The City endorses the submission of an
application and agrees to participate in the development and financial support of the proposed
project
SECTION 2. The City Manager, or his designee, is authorized to sign and submit an
application to the Texas Commission on the Arts seeking an Arts Respond – Cultural District
Project grant.
SECTION 3. The Original Denton District, through the Public Art Committee, is
authorized to submit a letter of support as required by the Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA)
Arts Respond – Cultural District Project grant application.
SECTION 4. The City Council directs staff to actively support, develop, and maintain the
Original Denton District by fulfilling the responsibilities and funding obligations for the proposed
project in the Arts Respond – Cultural District Project grant application.
SECTION 5. This resolution is effective immediately upon its passage.
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Mayor, Chris Watts:
Gerard Hudspeth, District 1 :
Keely G. Briggs, District 2:
Jesse Davis, District 3 :
John Ryan, District 4:
Deb Armintor, At Large Place 5 :
Paul Meltzer, At Large Place 6:
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PASSED AND APPROVED this the day of 2020
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ROSA RIOS, CITY SECRETARY
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APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
AARON LEAL, CITY ATTORNEY
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