09-53
RESOLUTION NO: 09-53
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER
SUPPORTING THE TAMPA BAY REGIONAL PLANNING
COUNCIL AS HOSTS OF THE 2012 NATIONAL
ASSOCIATION OF REGIONAL COUNCILS ANNUAL
CONFERENCE
WHEREAS, In June, 2000 the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council (TBRPC)
was honored to host the 34th Annual National Association of Regional Councils (NARC)
Conference & Exhibition entitled Regional Visions for the 21st Century. The conference
was a success and NARC has once again asked the Tampa Bay Regional Planning
Council to serve as the Host Agency in 2012; and
WHEREAS, the national conference would have a positive economic impact on
the region with 450 to 500 conference attendees plus family members for a 5-day,
period, which historically has included extended stays creating an even larger economic
impact to our region; and
WHEREAS, the conference would provide the City of Clearwater with national
exposure regarding our best practices, projects and programs as well as provide
national exposure to our respective communities; and
WHEREAS, the City of Clearwater is committed to working together with other
member governments to assist the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council in securing
the Host Agency's responsibility in sponsorships from both the public and private
sectors in the amount of $2000.00; and
WHEREAS, the 46th National Association of Regional Councils Annual
Conference will also mark the 50th Anniversary of the Tampa Bay Regional Planning
Council and will serve as a memorable capstone to 50 years of regional planning; and
WHEREAS, the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council voted unanimously to
support the conference and forward a Letter of Interest to the National Association of
Regional Councils Board of Directors; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CLEARWATER, FLORIDA:
Section 1. That the City of Clearwater supports the Tampa Bay Regional
Planning Council in its efforts to Host and secure sponsorships for the 46th Annual
National Association of Regional Council's 2012 Conference.
Resolution 09-53
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of December, 2009.
CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA
By:
Approved as to form:
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Pamela K. Akin
City Attorney
Attest:
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Frank V. Hibbard
Mayor
Cy t ia E. Goudeau
Cit erk
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