R-98-09-10-10B1 - 9/10/1998RESOLUTION NO. R- 98- 09- 10 -10B1
WHEREAS, the proposed 501(c) (3) non- profit Round Rock
Historic Society shall operate as an entity wholly separate from
the City of Round Rock, and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the Round Rock Historic Society shall
be to provide support and assistance to the community in matters
relating to the historic preservation, restoration and cultural
heritage activities occurring within the City of Round Rock, more
specifically as follows:
1. To host and conduct an annual historic homes tour to
increase public awareness of historic preservation in
Round Rock.
2. To encourage the preservation, restoration, research,
appreciation, care and use of Round Rock's physical and
cultural heritage.
3. To demonstrate the importance of Round Rock's heritage to
local citizens.
4. To advise in the preservation, restoration and
maintenance of historic landmarks, sites, objects,
artifacts, documents, relics and other similar items
located within the confines of the City of Round Rock.
5. To acquire, restore, maintain and operate historic
properties, where possible, for the purpose of preserving
endangered properties and educating citizens and visitors
about Round Rock's unique position in history.
WHEREAS, the creation of the Round Rock Historic Society will
enable the solicitation of funds from the private, public and non-
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profit sectors and, thus, will be a significant supplement to
current City funded historic activities, Now Therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK,
TEXAS,
That the City Council supports the creation of the Round Rock
Historic Society to provide a forum for all Round Rock citizens to
learn about and become involved with activities promoting Round
Rock's rich supply of historic resources and important heritage.
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, and the Act.
RESOLVED
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this 10th day of September, 1998.
LAND, City Secretary
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CHARLES UL PEPPER, Mayor
City of Round Rock, Texas
DATE: September 4,1998
SUBJECT: City Council Meeting - September 10, 1998
ITEM: 10.B.1. Consider a resolution concerning the creation of a Round Rock
Historic Society 501(c)(3). This resolution supports a non -profit citizen
based society for the purposes of historic education as well as fundraising
specifically for the annual homes tour. Applicant: City of Round Rock.
Agent: City of Round Rock. Staff Resource Person: Joe Vining,
Planning Director.