R-97-01-23-10A - 1/23/1997WHEREAS, E1 Amistad has requested that Main Street from Mays
to Sheppard and Lampasas from Liberty to Bagdad be closed from 5:00
o'clock p.m. on May 24, 1997 until 1:00 o'clock a.m. on May 25,
1997 and from 12:00 o'clock noon on May 25, 1997 until 12:00
o'clock midnight on May 25, 1997 for the organization's annual
event known as Fiesta, and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to grant such request, Now
Therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS,
That Main Street from Mays to Sheppard and Lampasas from
Liberty to Bagdad be closed as set forth above.
RESOLVED this 23rd day of January, 1997.
ATTEST:
E LAND, City Secretary
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RESOLUTION NO. R- 97- 01- 23 -10A
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CHARLES CULPEP , Mayor
City of Round Rock, Texas
Officers
David Acosta
Pres,dent
Raymond DeLeon
VlmPres[dent
Eduardo O. Mendez
Secretary
Brigido H. Mireles
Treasurer
Gordon Perez
Asscst Treasurer
January 10,1997
Mayor & City Council Members
221 East Main
Round Rock, Texas 78664
Dear Mayor & City Council Members:
RECEIVED JAN 1 61997
El Amiosta,d Club
P.O. Box 853, Round Rock, Texas 78680
Our club is a nonprofit civic organization that has been in existence for twenty-
nine years. The organisation has always operated in the community of Round
Rock, and it's main goal is to provide financial assistance in the form of
scholarships to high school graduates. The club also sponsors various youth
leadership development activities, such as the Lorenzo De Zavala Legislative
Session. In addition, we also provide emergency funds for needy families in the
area. As you can see, El Amistad intends on making a positive impact on our
entire community, especially with our young people. Our scholarship program has
reached $15,000 a year and has expanded to include grants to students at all grade
levels, allowing them to participate in educational programs during the summer.
Furthermore, individuals, families, and community groups also benefit from the
$10,000 plus donations which our organization makes annually.
As you know, for the past several years El Amistad of Round Rock has celebrated
Fiesta Amistad activities in downtown during the memorial day weekend. In order
to continue this tradition, we are again asking to close downtown streets to
vehicular traffic in the same manner as last year. That is, after 5:00 p.m. on
Saturday, May 24, until 1:00 a.m. and from 12:00 noon until 12:00 midnight on
Sunday, May 25.
Downtown merchants will be contacted in person about the activities during these
two days. Needless to say, we will be listening to any concerns that they may
have concerning our project. Our intent is to not impede downtown business but
rather to enhance downtown activity.
The Fire Chief & Police Chief have been contacted about Fiesta Amistad 1997 and
have not expressed concerns.
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Thank you for your consideration. I will be addressing any questions at the
January 23 City Council meeting.
Since ely,'
David Acosta
President
El Amistad Club of Round Rock
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DATE: January 21, 1997
SUBJECT: City Council Meeting - January 23, 1997
ITEM: 10.A. Consider a resolution authorizing the closing of streets for the
Fiesta Amistad 1997.
STAFF RESOURCE PERSON: Joanne Land
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
El Amistad will hold their annual Fiesta Amistad on Saturday, May 24 through
Sunday, May 25. They are requesting that the downtown streets Main Street from
Mays Street to Sheppard and Lampasas from Liberty to Bagdad be closed from 5:00
p.m., Saturday, May 24, 1997 through 1:00 a.m., Sunday, May 25, 1997 and from 12:00
noon until 12:00 midnight on Sunday, May 25, 1997. David Acosta will be present to
make this request.