HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 1128A Resolution x-1/2
WHEREAS, the United States Department of the Treasury, Bureau of
Engraving and Printing plans to establish a Western Currency Production
Facility in the western half of the United States; and
WHEREAS, Fort Worth, Texas, is being considered for the location of
this facility; and
WHEREAS, the proposed National Currency Museum would be located
adjacent to the new western currency production facility, attracting millions
of visitors, and creating even more jobs, and
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth must submit its written proposal by
March 7, 1986, offering a donated facility, and
WHEREAS, the private sector cooperating with the Fort Worth Chamber
of Commerce has offered the donation of a 100-acre tract in North Fort Worth
and assistance toward funding the construction of a building for the proposed
facility; and
WHEREAS, this effort is an alliance of the public and private
sectors to improve the quality of life for all Fort Worth citizens; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Fort Worth recognizes the
economic value of having the Western Currency Production Facility and the
Museum in Fort Worth;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FORT WORTH, TEXAS:
1. That the Bureau of Engraving and Printing is by these presents
invited and encouraged to locate its Western Currency Production Facility in
Fort Worth.
2. That the City of Fort Worth commits to extend all city services to
the proposed site, including water, sewer, street improvements, fire and
police protection.
3. That Mayor Bob Bolen is hereby authorized and empowered to solicit
and accept the donation of land and funds from private sources to be used for
the Bureau of Engraving and Printing Facility -in Fort Worth.
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4. That the Mayor is hereffurther authorized and empowered to submit to
the Bureau of Engraving and Printing a letter expressing the desire of the
City Council that the new facility be located in Fort Worth and detailing the
City's commitment and support, including the private land and funds which have
now been committed to the ity for the facility.
APPROVED BY
PASSED thi day of , 1986• CITY COUNCIL
O MAR 4 198$
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