Title
APPROVING APPLICATION TO THE GULF TOURISM AND SEAFOOD PROMOTIONAL FUND
Summary
DESCRIPTION OF TOPIC: (who, what, when, where, why, and how much)
Approval to apply for the Gulf Tourism and Seafood Promotional Fund to assist with construction of the proposed farmers market
SOURCE OF FUNDING: N/A
Please provide the amount requested: ____________
Is this a budgeted item? Yes /No
Please provide the budgeted amount: $_____________ Account No. ___________________________
If budgeted, is this a capital purchase, capital project, or special fund? _________________________
Was this item included in the Fiscal Year Capital Projects Plan? Yes/No
If yes, please provide the amount included in Capital Projects Plan: $___________
Body
WHEREAS, the Gulf Tourism and Seafood Promotional Fund has been established to promote tourism and the seafood industries in Gulf Coast areas impacted by the Deepwater Horizon Incident, and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to use these funds towards the construction costs for the proposed farmers market,
WHEREAS, the fund may award up to $500,000 to any one applicant,
WHEREAS, the deadline to apply is October 5, 2012.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Foley, Alabama, as follows:
SECTION 1: Approves the application to the Gulf Tourism and Seafood Promotional Fund for up to $500,000.
SECTION 2: This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption as
required by law.