HomeMy WebLinkAbout22-1056RESOLUTiON NO. 22-1056
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DENTON AUTHORIZING THE ORIGINAL DENTON
DISTRICT TO PROVIDE A LETTER OF SUPPORT TO THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON THEARTS FOR AN APPLICATION BY THEATRE DENTON FOR THE ARTS RESPOND –CULTRUAL DISTRICT PROJECT GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000 FORRENOVATION OF THE NEON CAMPUS THEATRE SIGN; AND PROVIDING ANEFFECTIVE 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 Theatre Denton has developed the necessary application materials and
desires to make an application 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;
WHERAS, the Original Denton District has prepared a letter of support on behalf of the
Theatre Denton to meet the application deadline; NOW THEREFORE;
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY RESOLVES:
SECTION 1. The City Council supports Theatre Denton’s application for an Arts Respond
– Cultural District Project grant and authorizes the Original Denton District to provide the letter
of support.
SECTION 2. This resolution is effective immediately upon its passage.
The motion to approve this resolution was made by 3 riM ?Pr k and seconded
by a-argon Ch5e ly\cRe , the resolution was passed and approved by the followingvote Lg:E :
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Mayor Gerard Hudspeth:
Vicki Byrd, District 1 :
Brian Beck. District 2 :
Jesse Davis. District 3 :
Alison Maguire, District 4 :
Brandon Chase McGee, At Large Place 5 :
Chris Watts, At Large Place 6:
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PASSED AND APPROVED this the B day of IIMe_, 2022.
£z4/GERARD HUDSPETH, MAYORATTEST:
ROSA RIOS, CITY SECRETARY L\\\\\11111111
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APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
MACK REINWAND, CITY ATTORNEY
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