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R-99-02-11-11D1 - 2/11/1999WHEREAS, El Amistad has requested that Main Street from Mays Street to Sheppard Street, Lampasas Street from Liberty Avenue to Bagdad Avenue, and Sheppard Street from Liberty Avenue to Bagdad Avenue be closed from 3:00 o'clock p.m. on May 29, 1999 until 1:00 o'clock a.m. on May 30, 1999, and from 12:00 o'clock noon until 12:00 o'clock midnight on May 30, 1999, 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 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS, That Main Street, Lampasas Street, and Sheppard Street be closed as set forth above. 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 this llth day of Februarys 1999. ATTEST: ANNE LAND, City Secretary R: \WPOOCS \RHSOLITTI \R90211D1. WPD /9Cg RESOLUTION NO. R- 99- 02- 11 -11D1 CHARLES CULPEPPE , Mayor City of Round Rock, Texas Mayor & City Council Members 221 East Main Round Rock, TX 7864 Dear Mayor & City Council Members: "ServirukRo uv;LRock'Conu u4 ty for over 30 years E1 Amidtad Club P.O. Box 853, Round Rock, TX 78680 Our club is a nonprofit civic organization that has been in existence for thirty-one years. The organization has always operated in the community of Round Rock, and its main goal is to provide financial assistance in the form of scholarships to high school graduates. The dub 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 $35,000 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 $15,000 plus donations, which our organization makes annually. As you know, for the past several years El Amistad Club 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 previous years. This year we would like close the streets at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 29, 1999 until 1:00 a.m. and from 12:00 noon until 12:00 midnight on Sunday, May 30,1999. 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. Furthermore, we have discussed our plans with the Fire Department & the Police Department. Thank you for your consideration. I will be addressing any questions at the February 11, 1999 City Council meeting. David Acosta Chairman Fiesta Amistad 1999 /4 • S /i cn 4 14 .0 • 1 S4 { /RS • 3 11 6 S4 tie rn 0 34 Rf 14 r:s RR 40 111111 6 1 mo 11 M E G N, / RR Avenore Avenue Y 6 T a; N 7 {s£ 369S 44 7 A cres It 12 91 416 4 N IS ro d 94 03 79J • 3 w I 0 i- m 0 DATE: February 5, 1999 SUBJECT: City Council Meeting - February 11, 1999 ITEM: 11.D.1. Consider a resolution authorizing the closing of certain downtown streets on Saturday, May 29, 1999 from 3:00 p.m. until 1:00 a.m. and Sunday, May 30, 1999 from 12:00 noon until 12:00 p.m. for Fiesta Amistad. El Amistad will hold their annual Fiesta Amistad on Saturday, May 29 through Sunday, May 30. They are requesting that the downtown streets Main Street from Mays Street to Sheppard Street and Lampasas Street from Liberty Avenue to Bagdad Avenue be closed for the Fiesta Amistad activities. The Police Department and Fire Department approved the streets closing. Representatives of El Amistad Club will be present to answer questions.