HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-139 - Payment of Funds to Highland GamesBill No. 2008-139
Ordinance No. 2008-139
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF RIVERSIDE TO PAY CERTAIN
TOURISM FUNDS TO HIGHLAND GAMES, INC.
WHEREAS, Highland Games, Inc. ("Applicant") has submitted an application to the
Riverside Tourism Commission requesting funding assistance for a project described ;in the
application (the "Project"); and
WHEREAS, the Tourism Commissions determined that the Project serves the public
purpose of promoting tourism, and the City has the capability and desire to assist Applicant through
the Tourism Tax Fund.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Board of Aldermen of the City of
Riverside, Missouri, as follows:
Section 1. The City finds that the Project contributes to the welfare of the City, as well
as the economic and social potential of the City and its residents, and that the provision of funds to
assist the Project will promote tourism.
Section 2. The City of Riverside shall pay to the Applicant the sum of Ten Thousand
and 00/100 Dollars ($10,000.00), which funds shall be provided from the City's Tourism Tax :Fund,
to assist it in the Project.
Section 3. The Mayor, the City Administrator, the City Attorney and other appropriate
City officials are hereby authorized to take any and all actions as may be deemed necessary or
convenient to carry out and comply with the intent of this Ordinance and to execute and deliver for
and on behalf of the City all certificates, instruments, agreements and other documents, as may be
necessary or convenient to perform all matters herein authorized.
Section 4. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately.
Passed this ~ ~ - day of ~, 2008. ~ _
~i~.~LC~~LtJ ~~ _
Mayor Kathleen L. Rose
ATTEST•
City Clerk