HomeMy Public PortalAbout2005_02_08_r025 Participation in Main Street ProgramThe Town of
Leesburg,
Virginia
RESOLUTION NO.
2005-25
PRESENTED:
ADOPTED:
February 8, 2005
February_ 8, 2005
A RESOLUTION:
AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE VIRGINIA MAIN STREET
COMMERCIAL DISTRICT AFFILIATE PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Virginia Main Street Program has established the DHCD Commercial
District Affiliate Program in the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development
(DHCD) to assist localities in developing public/private efforts to revitalize their downtown
commercial areas; and
WHEREAS, interested Virginia cities, towns, and counties that are that are exploring
downtown revitalization may participate as an affiliate; and
WHEREAS, affiliate communities will have access to all Virginia Main Street training
and limited on-site assistance, as resources permit; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Leesburg desires to participate in the DHCD Commercial
District Affiliate Program; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Leesburg will continue to partner with Leesburg Crossroads,
Inc. and the Main Street Loudoun Partnership to pursue like goals of downtown revitalization;
and
WHEREAS, Leesburg Crossroads, Inc. will continue efforts pursuant to the four points
of the Main Street Program: Economic Restructuring, Design, Promotions and Organization; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Leesburg and Leesburg Crossroads, Inc. will pursue becoming
a designated Virginia Main Street Community.
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A RESOLUTION: AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE VIRGINIA MAIN STREET
COMMERCIAL DISTRICT AFFILIATE PROGRAM
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as
follows:
SECTION I. That the Town of Leesburg apply for selection to participate in the DHCD
Commercial District Affiliate Program with the specific goal of economically revitalizing the
designated downtown district within the context of historic preservation using the Main Street
Approach.
SECTION II. It is recognized that downtown revitalization requires an on-going
commitment, continuous attention and a full public-private partnership. The Main Street program
is considered one of many economic and community development tools used by a locality.
SECTION III. The Town of Leesburg understands that participation as an Affiliate
Community does not guarantee selection as a designated Main Street Community, and we will be
eligible to receive Affiliate Community services from Virginia Main Street as long as the
requirements stated in the Program Guidelines are met.
SECTION IV. Leesburg Crossroads, Inc. is designated to assist in the submission of the
application.
PASSED this 8th day of February 2005.
ATTEST:
erk of Qouncil
R05 Affiliate Main Street Application
~ C. ~mstattd, Mayor
Town of Leesburg