R-85-755 - 8/22/1985RESOLUTION NO.
WHEREAS, the goals of Sister City Affiliation are to learn more about each
other and to develop lasting and meaningful exchanges of ideas, cultures, and
people, and
WHEREAS, the idea of Sister City Affiliation for Round Rock appeals to
people outside of our city, i.e.;'Lake Macquarie, Australia, and
WHEREAS, Lake Macquarie is located around a lake area with hills similar
to our Hill Country in the state of New South Wales, on the eastern coast of
Australia. Industries providing major employment with the area include manu-
facturing, retailing, wholesaling, construction, community services, coal mining
and electricity generation. Vineyards located in the area export wines under the
labels of Wyndham Estate, Tyrrells or Saxonvale, and
WHEREAS, Lake Macquarie would like to become a Sister City for Round Rock,
Now Therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS
That the Mayor be and is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents,
and take all steps necessary to establish a Sister City Program and Affiliation
with Lake Macquarie, Australia.
RESOLVED this9, day of August, 1985.
ATTEST:
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JO LAND, City Secretary
MIKE ROBINSON, Mayor
City of Round Rock, Texas
Several months ago the concept of a Sister City program for the
city of Round Rock was introduced to the•Round Rock community and
to the city council. The goal of a Sister City affiliation ...to
learn -more about each other and to develop lasting and meaningful
exchanges of ideas, cultures, and people..has appealed to many •
people. -
The idea of a Sister City affiliation for Round Rock appeals to
people outside of city: it appeals to the city of Lake
Macquarie, Australia. Lake Macquarie would like to become .a
Sister City for Round Rock. This city is located in the state of
New South Wales, an the eastern coast of Australia.
Geographically, the city is located around a lake area with hills
similiar to our Hill Country. Industries providing major
employment with the area include manufacturing, retailing,
wholesaling, construction, community services, coal mining
and electricity generation.. Vineyards located in the area export
wines under the labels of Wyndham Estate, Tyrrells or Saxonvale.
Because of the interest both from within and without for a Sister
City program, I would like to request that the city council
consider a proposal that a commission be formed to guide such a
program. Since a Sister City affiliation should represent the
whole city, it is fitting that the governing committe be a
commission of the city. As stated in the Sister City
International guidelines, "service on the commision is a
recognition by the Mayor of international interest and
contributions on the part of the appointed citizens. - -
After several months of correspondence with Sister Cities
International, and with the suggestions and guidance from the SCI
state representative, I feel very comfortable that this program
belongs to the city: I also feel confident that appointments to
the commission wouldebe reflective of the whole of the community.
I would suggest a commission of no more than nine persons would
be appropriate. It would be beneficial to the over —all program
if the city and the RRISD were represented on the commision.
There are several people who have been very helpful and
supportive of the program. They are Sharon Prete, Ray Conizales,
Levan Mills, Bob Griffith, Bob Lively,- Becky Sloan, and Lee
Lewis.
Based on budget information from other cities of the same
population of Round Rock with one Sister City affiliation, an
annual operating budget varies from $500 to 51000, depending on
the activity level and types of exchanges. Annual dues to the
SCI for Round Rock would be 5200 a year. Part of the first years
dues have already been paid by a serice organization. I believe
that an estimated annual budget of less than 5500 would be
sufficient. Operating expenses would include the normal
operating expenses of such a program: annual dues,
printing, publicity, postage /telephone, appropriate gift to the
Sister City, etc. Monies from future exchanges that might occur,
such a youth exchanges, would be raised by that particular
exchange committee.
PROPOSAL FOR S3$TER CITY COMMISSION •
MIKE ROBINSON
Mayor
MIKE HEIUGENSTEIN
Mayor Pro-lam
COUNCIL MEMBERS
GRAHAM HOWELL
PETE CORREA
RONNIE JEAN
CHARLES CULPEPPER
TRUDY L LEE
JACK A. HARZKE
City Manager
DON WOLF
City Anomay
DAN R McNery
Municipal Judge
THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK
214 E. Main St. • AC 512.255.3612 • Round Rock, Texas 78664
The Shire of Lake Macquarie
c/o H.K. Cumming, Town Clerk
P.O. Box 21
Boolaroo, N.S.W. 2284
Australia
Dear Shire:
"GOOD LIVING WITH A PROUD HERITAGE"
July 29, 1985
It is with a great deal of pleasure that I write to invite the
City of Lake Macquarie to enter into an affiliation with the City of
Round Rock.
As we envision such an affiliation, we see a growing awareness and
appreciation of each others culture and people. Perhaps it will begin in
a small way but surely our relationship will grow so that in the future
there may be the possibility of exhibits, educational, professional,
municipal and other forms of exchanges, and eventually festivals in each
others honor for the purposes of cementing our relationship and creating
a feeling of neighborliness between our communities. These programs I
have mentioned are only suggestions to point the way that the
affiliation may develop. Our City welcomes similar suggestions from you
so that together we can develop sufficient and mutually successful
programs and exchanges.
The affiliation would not be an official one between our two
governments but rather one between the citizens of our respective cities
on a person to person, community to community basis. To this end, our
Council is naming a City Commission to enlist voluntary support and
suggestion from our community.
July 29, 1985
Shire of Lake Macquarie
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We sincerely hope you and your City will seriously consider this
invitation for affiliation and we eagerly await your decision.
cc: Jim Brighthope
Australian Sister City Association
P.O. Box 12
Hampton, Victoria
Australia 3188
New Affiliations
Sister City Association
Suite 424 -26, Eye Street N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20006
Sincerely,
Mike Robinson
Mayor