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RESOLUTION NO. 98-24
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, IN
SUPPORT OF SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION TO THE MAIN
STREET PROGRAM OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
STATE, DIVISION OF HISTORICAL RESOURCES, BUREAU OF
HISTORIC PRESERVATION TO FOSTER REVITALIZATION IN
DOWNTOWN CLEARWATER.
WHEREAS, the Florida Main Street Program has been created to assist Florida
communities in developing public-private efforts to revitalize their "Main Street" area, and
WHEREAS, the Secretary of State will select a number of communities to participate in the
Program in the upcoming year.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
CLEARWATER, FLORIDA:
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Section 1. The City of ClealWater hereby supports the submission of the Main Street
application. This recommendation is designed to foster revitalization in downtown ClealWater.
100ne City. One Future", our blueprint for ClealWater's future, was developed to unite ClealWater
behind a strategy to carry out the broader vision of the City Commission. Submitting a Main Street,
Application is one of the immediate action items identified in "One City. One Future". The City of
ClealWater is dedicated to improving the appearance and economic stability of our downtown. A
thriving downtown wUl build a positive image for our community and provide an atmosphere which
will strengthen existing businesses and recruit new business. This will create job opportunities and
stabilize and improve the area's tax base.
Section 2. The Main Street program will provide the vehicle for the Community
Redevelopment Agency (CRA), Downtown Development Board (DDB), and a growing number of
private sector groups to develop consensus and revitalize downtown. If the application for the City
of ClealWater Is chosen by the Secretary of State, the city agrees to support the designation as a
Main Street program and participate in its activities.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of July
,1998.
Approved as to form:
r!d&1. Akin, City Attorney
Attest:
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Resolution No. 98~24