HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-118 - Contribution of Funds to Erect a Memorial on the Platte County Courthouse GroundsBILL N0.2006-118
ORDINANCE N0.2006-118
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI TO
CONTRIBUTE PUBLIC FUNDS TO ERECT A MEMORIAL ON THE PLATTE
COUNTY COURTHOUSE GROUNDS.
WHEREAS, a proposal has been made that the City of Riverside make a $2,000.00 contribution
to the cost of erecting a Veteran's Memorial on the Platte County Courthouse grounds; and
WHEREAS, The Boazd of Aldermen finds that such a contribution will serve to beautify public
buildings and facilities located within the County, to promote tourism within the County by
attracting visitors to the County, and to encourage the economic activity that will result from the
attraction of visitors to the County, which, in turn, will result in economic and social benefits to
the City or its residents; and
WHEREAS, The Boazd of Aldermen further finds that in the interest of the community, to
honor veterans who have served the United States of America; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE
CITY OF RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI,
SECTION 1: The City of Riverside shall make a $2,000.00 contribution to erect a Veteran's
Memorial on the Platte County Courthouse grounds in Platte City, Missouri. The
City finds that the contribution will beautify public buildings and facilities located
within the County, promote tourism within the County by attracting visitors to the
County, encourage the economic activity that will result from the attraction of
visitors, and honor veterans who have served the United States of America, which
will contribute to the welfare of the City, as well as the economic and social
potential of the City and its residents.
SECTION 2: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and
approval.
PASSED THIS ~~ DAY OFc~06.
ayor, Kathleen L. ose
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