HomeMy WebLinkAbout1919 ResolutionCITY OF PASCO RESOLUTION NO
1919
FRANKLIN COUNTY RESOLUTION NO go-7V
A JOINT RESOLUTION establishing an Agricultural Arena Committee
WHEREAS, the Tr-Cities Diversification Board recommended and the State
Department of Trade and Economic Development concurred that a study be
conducted to determine the feasibility of constructing and operating an
agricultural arena in the Tr-Cities area, and
WHEREAS, the feasibility study conducted by Hickerson Associates suggests
that a particular combination of agricultural and exhibition spaces could
constitute a feasible project, and
WHEREAS, the feasibility study further identifies certain sites in the
general Pasco area which appear quite suitable and preferable for the location of
such a facility in the Tr-Cities area, and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of Franklin County and the City
Council of the City of Pasco desire to pursue the potential of such a facility
along with other desirable recreation-oriented facilities, and
WHEREAS, it is further desired that a select committee composed of
individuals with particular knowledge and/or influence in the elements involved in
such a facility advise the County Commission and City Council as to the options
available and the most appropriate means of accomplishing the objective of
constructing and operating an agricultural arena, NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT MUTUALLY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PASCO AND THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF FRANKLIN COUNTY
Section 1 There is hereby established a select committee, to be referred to
as the "Agricultural Arena Committee", with the principal charge to advise the
Pasco City Council and Franklin County Commissioners as to
a) The most appropriate location and size of parcel in the general Pasco area
for an agricultural arena and ancilliary facilities as well as the other recreational
facilities contemplated in the feasibility study
b) The most appropriate layout and design of such facilities and the
recommended uses thereof
c) The financing options and recommended package of financial sources
recommended to be used to accomplish the construction and operation of the
facilities
d) Identifying and coordinating potential user groups so as to develop a
base of support for the overall project as well as its component parts
Section 2 The committee shall be composed of at least 15 persons,
including the following
a) Two representatives from each of the following organizations
1 Franklin County
2 City of Pasco
3 Chamber of Commerce
b) One representative from each of the following organizations
1 Franklin County Saddle Club
2 Wheat Association
3 Cattlemen's Association
4 Rodeo Association
5 Implement Dealers
6 Building and Construction Trades Council
c) Three at-large members
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ATTEST
ELLS, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM
ITSTELLO, City Attorney
Ne a Corkruir Commissioner
Section 3 The members initially appointed shall, at the first meeting of
the committee, elect a Chairman and Vice-Chairman from among its members
The City of Pasco City Manager shall provide a secretary for the committee
The committee shall also adopt its rules of procedure for the conduct of its
meetings
Section 14 The members of the committee shall be appointed jointly by the
legislative bodies of the City of Pasco and Franklin County and shall serve
during the life of the committee The life of the committee shall expire on
December 31, 1990, unless otherwise extended by joint action of the legislative
bodies of the City of Pasco and Franklin County
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco this ,7 day of
May, 1990
PASSED by the Board of County Commissioners of Franklin County this
day of , 1990
Ken Miller, Chairman,
arold Mathews, Commissioner
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