R-95-04-27-11J - 4/27/1995RESOLUTION NO. /e " 95 O - 7- //(7"
WHEREAS, the existing livestock facilities in San Gabriel
Park in Georgetown have been outgrown; and
WHEREAS, the Williamson County Commissioners Court has
expressed intent to construct a new Expo and Livestock Showbarn
Facility; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to work jointly with the
City Council of Georgetown to acquire approximately 60 acres of
real estate on which to build this facility, Now Therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK,
TEXAS, THAT
The City Council supports the intent of the Williamson County
Commissioners Court to construct an Expo and Livestock Showbarn
Facility, and the City Manager is hereby authorized to negotiate
with the City of Georgetown representatives to jointly acquire
approximately 60 acres on which to build this facility.
RESOLVED this 27th day of April, 1995.
ATTEST:
ANNE LAND, City Secretary
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CHARLES C L PPER Mayor
City of Round Rock, Texas
DATE: April 25, 1995
SUBJECT: City Council Meeting - April 27, 1995
ITEM: 11.J. Consider a resolution supporting the Williamson County
Commissioners Court intent to construct a County
Exposition and Livestock Showbarn Facility and
authorizing the City Manager to negotiate a joint
acquisition of real estate with the City of Georgetown.
STAFF RESOURCE PERSON: Bob Bennett
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Councilman Palmer made a presentation at the last Council meeting
regarding the possibility of building a countywide exposition center on
Westinghouse Road. The attached resolution supports the intent of the
Williamson County Commissioners Court to construct an Exposition Center
and Livestock Showbarn Facility and authorizes the City Manager to negotiate
with the City of Georgetown representatives to jointly acquire approximately
60 acres to build this facility.
MAY -01 -95 MON 09:18 AM GEORGETOWN CITY HALL 9303659
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, SUPPORTING THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT INTENT TO CONSTRUCT A COUNTY EXPO
AND LIVESTOCK SHOWBARN FACILITY; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE A JOINT ACQUISITION OF REAL ESTATE
WITH THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK; AND ESTABLISHING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the existing livestock facilities In San Gabriel Park have been outgrown; and
WHEREAS, the Williamson County Commissioners Court has expressed Intent to construct a
new Expo and Livestock Showbarn Facility; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to work jointly with the City Council of Round Rock to
acquire approximately 80 acres of real estate on which to build this facility.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas, that:
1.
SECTION 1. The facts and recitations contained in the preamble of this resolution are hereby found
and declared to be true and correct, and are incorporated by reference herein and expressly made a
part hereof, as if copied verbatim. The City Council finds that this resolution implements Economic
Development Policy #4 of the Century Plan - Policy Plan Element, which states, "The City will develop
and promote the tourism industry in Georgetown," and further finds that the adoption of this resolution
is not inconsistent or In conflict with any other Century Plan Policies, as required by Section 2.03 of the
Administrative Chapter of the Policy Plan.
SECTION z. The City Council supports the intent of Williamson County Commissioners Court to
construct an Expo and Livestock Showbarn Facility.
SECTION 3. The City Manager is authorized to negotiate with the City of Round Rock representatives
to jointly acquire approximately 60 acres on which to build this facility.
SECTION 4. The resolution shall be effective immediately upon adoption.
RESOLVED this 25th day of April, 1995.
THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN:
LeoVood, ayor
ATTE
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andra Lee, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
RESOLUTION NO. 95 o ` as -BB
Marianne Landers Banks, City Attorney
Resolution No. 49,50(41.5-- 2315
Expo 8 Livestock Showbam Facility
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