HomeMy WebLinkAbout21-1277RESOLUTION NO. 21-1277
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DENTON RATIFYING A LETTER OF SUPPORT FROM
THE ORiGrNAL DENTON DISTRICT TO THE TEXAS COMMiSSION ON THE ARTS FOR
AN APPLICATION BY THE TEXAS FILMMAKERS CORPORATION FOR THE ARTS
RESPOND – CULTURAL DISTRICT PROJECT GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $37,500 FOR
ARTIST FEES AND TRAVEL EXPENSES RELATED TO THE 2022 THIN LINE FEST; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the 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 ofNorth 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 444.03 1 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 Texas Filmmakers Corporation developed the necessary application
materials and applied to the Texas Commission on the Arts 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;
WHEREAS, the Original Denton District prepared a letter of support on behalf of the Texas
Filmmakers Corporation to the Association to meet the application deadline;
WHEREAS, the City did not receive notice of the request for a letter of support in time to
present the request to the City Council prior to the application due date; NOW THEREFORE;
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY RESOLVES:
SECTION 1. The City Council supports the Texas Filmmakers Corporation’s application
for an Arts Respond – Cultural District Project grant and ratifies the Original Denton District’s
letter of support.
SECTION 2. This resolution is effective immediately upon its passage.
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Mayor Gerard Hudspeth:
Vicki Byrd, District 1 :
Brian Beck, District 2:
Jesse L. Davis. District 3:
Alison Maguire, District 4 :
Deb Armintor, At Large Place 5 :
Paul Meltzer, At Large Place 6:
PASSED AND APPROVED thi, th, ’n"J d,y ,f l-uW _, 2021.
ATTEST:
ROSA RIOS, CITY SECRETARY
GERARD HUDSPETH, MAYOR
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APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
CATHERINE CLIFTON, INTERIM CITY ATTORNEY
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