HomeMy Public PortalAbout030_012_Resolution RESOLUTION FOR ACTIVATION OF THE
TYBEE ISLAND DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY(DDA)
A RESOLUTION TO DECLARE THE NEED FOR A DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
TO FUNCTION IN THE CITY OF TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA,PURSUANT TO THE PROVISION
OF THE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITIES LAW O.C.G.A. 36-42-1, et seq. TO
APPOINT A BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY;
TO DESIGNATE A DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AREA; TO PROVIDE FOR FILING WITH THE
SECRETARY OF STATE OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA OF A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION; TO
REPEAL CONFLICTING RESOLUTIONS; TO PROVIDE FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES:
WITNES SETH:
WHEREAS,it has been determined by the Mayor and Council of the City of Tybee Island, Georgia(the
"City`)that there is a need in the City for the revitalization and redevelopment of locations within the
DDA boundaries to develop and promote for the public good and general welfare trade, commerce,
industry and employment opportunities and to promote the general welfare of the State of Georgia by
creating a climate favorable to the location of new industry,trade and commerce and the development of
existing industry,trade and commerce within the City; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined by the Mayor and Council of the City that revitalization and
redevelopment of areas within the DDA boundaries by financing projects under the Downtown
Development Authorities Law(1981 Ga. Laws p. 1744; O.C.G.A. 36-42-1, et seq.—the"Downtown
Development Authorities Law")will develop and promote for the public good and general welfare trade,
commerce, industry and employment opportunities and will promote the general welfare of the State of
Georgia; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined by the Mayor and Council of the City that is in the public interest and
is vital to the public welfare of the people of the City and of the people of the State of Georgia to
revitalize and redevelop areas within the DDA boundaries; and
WHEREAS,the Downtown Development Authorities Law creates in and for each municipal corporation
in the State of Georgia a downtown development authority for the purpose of revitalizing and
redeveloping areas specific to the DDA boundaries of such municipal corporation and promoting for the
public good and general welfare,trade, commerce, industry and employment opportunities and promoting
the general welfare of the State of Georgia; and
WHEREAS,the Mayor and Council of the City, after thorough investigation,have determined that it is
desirable and necessary that the Downtown Development Authority of the City be activated immediately,
pursuant to the Downtown Development Authorities Law, in order to fulfill the needs expressed herein;
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED,by the Mayor and Council of the City, and it is hereby
resolved by the same,that there is hereby determined and declared to be a present and future need for a
Downtown Development Authority(as more fully described and defined in the Downtown Development
Authorities Law)to function in the City.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that there is hereby activated in the City the public body corporate and
politic known as the"Downtown Development Authority of Tybee Island"which was created upon the
adoption and approval of the Downtown Development Authorities Law.
BE IF FURTHER RESOLVED that there are hereby appointed as members of the first Board of Directors
of the Downtown Development Authority of the City the following named persons, each of whom shall
be: (1) a taxpayer residing in the municipal corporation for which the authority is created; (2)an owner
or operator of a business located within the downtown development area and a taxpayer residing in the
County in which is located the municipal corporation for which the authority is created. One such
director(authority member)may be a member of the governing body of the municipal corporation and not
less than four shall be or represent a party who has an economic interest in the redevelopment and
revitalization of the downtown development area(hereinafter defined).
Name Term of Office Representation
(Bill Garbett [City Council] Coincides with Council terms City Council)
Angela Caldwell Two Years Caldwell's Cottage; business owner
Brenda Marion Two Years Tybee Island Maritime Academy; resident
Deana Harden Four Years Prevail Realty; business owner
Steve Kellam Four Years Tybee Time; business owner
Ted Lynch Six Years Accountants on Tybee; business owner
Vicki Hammons Six Years Vicki's on Tybee; business owner
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that commencing with the date of adoption of this resolution each of the
persons named above as directors shall serve in such capacity for the number of years set forth opposite
his or her respective name,however,that the terms shall be four years for those directors appointed or
reappointed on or after July 1, 1994. The term of a director(authority member)who is also a member of
the governing body of a municipal corporation shall end when such director(member) is no longer a
member of the governing body of the municipal corporation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Directors hereinbefore elected shall organize itself,
carry out its duties and responsibilities and exercise its powers and prerogatives in accordance with the
terms and provision of the Downtown Development Authorities Law as it now exists and as it might
hereafter be amended or modified.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the"downtown development area' shall be that geographical area
described in Exhibit A, attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference,which area, in the judgment
of the Mayor and Council of the City, constitutes the"DDA Boundaries' of the City as contemplated by
the Downtown Development Authorities Law.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City shall furnish promptly to the Secretary of State of the State
of Georgia a certified copy of this resolution in compliance with the provisions of the Downtown
Development Authorities Law.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the action taken by the Mayor and Council of the City as herein
specified is not intended in any way to affect any public corporation, industrial development, downtown
development, or payroll authority previously created by legislative act or constitutional amendment
including,without limitation, its existence,purpose, organization,powers or function.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any and all resolutions in conflict with this resolution be and the
same are hereby repealed.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall be effective immediately upon its adoption by
the Mayor and Council of the City,and from and after such adoption the Downtown Development
Authority of the City shall be deemed to be created and activated.
Adopted and approved this day of August, 2014.
Attest:
Tybee Island Clerk of Council
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EXHIBIT A
BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION OF DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AREA
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