HomeMy WebLinkAbout22-95 RESOLUTIONRESOLUTION NO. 22-95 A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING FAYETTEVILLE THE HOST CITY FOR FIRST NIGHT OZARKS, FOSTERING CITY COOPERATION 1N PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE EVENT AND ENCOURAGING ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS THE CITY ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION COMMISSION TO PROVIDE FUNDING. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Fayetteville believes it is in the best interest of the citizens of Fayetteville to encourage as other areas have a community celebration of New Years Eve through a festival that marks the passage of time through art and ritual known as First Night Ozarks; and WHEREAS, the City Council believes a First Night Ozarks will benefit the City and the region by: a. Increasing our sense of community through a multicultural event bringing many volunteers together from all facets of the community; b. offering a safe, alcohol -free, affordable family-oriented New Years Eve event; c. contributing to our economy through increased tourism, bringing people into the downtown area, and by strengthening the economic foundations of the arts community; and d. by enhancing the national image of Fayetteville and the region through a nationally recognized, award winning high quality event. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Section 1. That the City of Fayetteville hereby designates Fayetteville as the host city or a First Night Ozarks celebration to be held New Years Eve. Section 2. That the City of Fayetteville and all of its city departments will cooperate with First Night Ozarks in the planning and implementation of the event. Section 3. That the City encourages organizations such as the Fayetteville Advertising and Promotion Commission to consider appropriate funding of First Night Ozark activities. Page 2 Resolution No. 22-95 PASSED AND APPROVED this 7th day of February , 1995. ATTEST; By: Traci Paul, City Clerk APPROVED: By: