R-10-05-13-11B1 - 5/13/2010RESOLUTION NO. R -10-05-13-11B1
WHEREAS, Congress is investigating the feasibility of creating
a national museum focused on the artistic, cultural and historical
contributions of Latinos in the U.S.; and
WHEREAS, a federally appointed commission is studying the cost
of the museum, scouting possible locations and establishing a plan
of action; and
WHEREAS, the City of Round Rock is supportive of efforts to
locate the National Museum of the American Latino in Central Texas;
Now Therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK,
TEXAS,
That the City Council hereby expresses its support for locating
the National Museum of the American Latino in Central Texas.
The City Council hereby finds and declares that written notice
of the date, hour, place and subject of the meeting at which this
Resolution was adopted was posted and that such meeting was open to
the public as required by law at all times during which this
Resolution and the subject matter hereof were discussed, considered
and formally acted upon, all as required by the Open Meetings Act,
Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, as amended.
RESOLVED this 13th day of May, 2010.
)1,
ALAN MCGRAW, Mayor
City of Round Rock, Texas
ATTEST:
SARA L. WHITE, City Secretary
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ROUND ROCK, TEXAS
PURPOSE. PASSION. PROSPERITY
Agenda Item No. 1161.
City Council Agenda Summary Sheet
Consider a resolution in support of locating the National Museum of the American Latino
Agenda Caption: in Central Texas.
Meeting Date: May 13, 2010
Department: Administration
Staff Person making presentation: Jim Nuse
City Manager
Item Summary:
This resolution is in support of Proyecto Mosaico's bid to bring the National Museum of the American Latino to
Austin to celebrate the history, contributions and story of the American Latino. In May 2008, the Commission to
Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of the American Latino was signed into law (Public Law 110-229
[5.2739]). Commission members were tasked with studying over a two-year period the feasibility of and plan for a
new national museum in Washington D.C. A leadership group, Proyecto Mosaico, is working to get the Commission
to consider Austin as the appropriate home for the museum. Austin is a globally recognized center of scholarship,
innovation and creativity and has a blended Latino culture and demographic. Nearly one in five U.S. Latinos—more
than 8.5 million people—live in Texas, of which about 90% reside within a 3 -hour drive of the Austin -Round Rock
area.
The museum would provide a home for the historical artifacts, images and personal stories documenting over 500
years of American Latino contributions to the United States. The museum would serve as an educational tool for the
thousands of anticipated visitors. It would also serve to instill a sense of pride in the Latino community today and in
the future. This museum would potentially employ up to 500 Central Texans and bring up to 1.5 million visitors to
the area each year.
Strategic Plan Relevance:
Among desired results is preserving community character and history, and providing cultural opportunities for
residents and visitors. A national museum of this magnitude would have regional reach and benefits.
Cost: N/A
Source of Funds: N/A
Date of Public Hearing (if required): N/A
Recommended Action: Staff recommends approval