Resolution 2015-19 - Reso. 2015-19 - Smither mural repair - 9-1-15 - 9/1/2015RESOLUTION 2015 -19
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS AUTHORIZING THE USE
OF AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $25,000 IN THE 2015 -2016 BUDGET FOR
MURAL RESTORATION REPAIRS LOCATED AT 1102 11TH STREET, MAKING
CERTAIN FINDINGS OF FACT AS TO HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX FUND
ELIGIBILITY AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN ALL
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS TO COMPLETE SUCH WORK
WHEREAS The owner of the building at 1102 11th Street has made certain repairs to enhance and
improve the structural integrity of the wall on which a City of Huntsville mural is located; and
WHEREAS The repairs to enhance and improve the structural integrity of the wall resulted in a need
to restore the color and mural to its original condition; and
WHEREAS The City of Huntsville City staff provides guides to tour groups wishing to see tourist
attractions in the City of Huntsville; and
WHEREAS The mural located at 1102 11th Street is included in the guided tour, as well as a noted
location on various City brochures advertising the Huntsville Cultural District; and
WHEREAS As the "Home of Sam Houston" the mural located at 1102 11th Street contributes to the
historic nature of Huntsville which draws tourists to various attractions and promotes overnight hotel and
motel stays in Huntsville.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Huntsville,
Texas, that:
SECTION 1: The final, amended budget to be considered for adoption by the Mayor and City Council
on September 15, 2015 shall include $25,000 to complete restoration and repairs for the mural located at
1102 11th Street.
SECTION 2: The repairs shall be funded with Hotel Occupancy Tax funds.
SECTION 3: The City is authorized to sign for and approval all necessary documents to complete such
work on behalf of the City to complete the restoration and repair work.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 1ST DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2015.
A EST:
Woodward, City ecretar
THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE
Mac Woodwaid, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
chneider, City Attorney