HomeMy Public PortalAbout2010_08_10_R116 - Arts and Cultural DistrictThe Totten of
Leesburg,
Virginia
PRESENTED Aug ust 10. 20]0
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-116 ADOPTED Aue ust 10. 2010
A RESOLUTION: DIRECTING STAFF AND THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION/COMMISSION ON PUBLIC ART JOINT TASK FORCE
TO COLLABORATE ON FURTHER RESEARCH AND DETAILS OF
ESTABLISHING AN ARTS AND CULTURAL DISTRICT IN THE TOWN
OFLEESBURG
WHEREAS, in 2006, the Town Code was codified to include a commission on Public Art;
and
WHEREAS, in 2007, a forum was held with downtown stakeholders that confirmed a shazed
vision of arts, entertainment and dining for Historic Downtown Leesburg that translated in to a
"Tourism Zone"joint [ask force of the EDC and the Commission on Public Art; and
WHEREAS, the joint task force presented [heir findings to [he EDC at the August 4`~, 2010
meeting to recommend [he creation of an arts and cultural district according to the Commonwealth
of Virginia's enabling legislature (section 15.2-1129.1); and
WHEREAS, Leesburg has been the cultural center of Loudoun CounTy and a Destination for
Arts, Entertainment and Dining is a focus azea in [he Council adopted EDC map; and
WHEREAS the Arts and Cultural District will serve as an economic development vehicle to
foster downtown revitalization and the District is a more relevant tool than a "Tourism Zone".
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia that
the staff and EDC/ Commission on Public Art Joint Task Force aze directed [o investigate a more
detailed economic impact of [he establishment of an Arts and Cultural District, description of the
approval process for granting incentives, in the Town of Leesburg and to submit a draft ordinance to
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A RESOLUTION: DIRECTING STAFF AND THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION/COMMISSION ON PUBLIC ART JOINT TASK FORCE
TO COLLABORATE ON FURTHER RESEARCH AND DETAILS OF
ESTABLISHING AN ARTS AND CULTURAL DISTRICT IN THE TOWN
OF LEESBURG.
Council to effectuate a Arts and Cuhural District within the Town by the December 2010 Council
meeting.
PASSED this IOth day of Aueust, 20] 0
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