Resolution 2020-132 RESOLUTION NO.2020- 1 3 2
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, DESIGNATING THE AREA LOCATED
NORTH OF PINE RIDGE ROAD AND WEST OF AIRPORT ROAD,
DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT A,AS A CULTURAL ARTS DISTRICT.
WHEREAS, over twelve years ago, a handful of artists located in the industrial park north of
Pine Ridge Road and west of Airport Road began working together to market the area as an art
destination; and
WHEREAS, these artists formed a 501(c)(3) non-profit alliance called the Naples Art District,
whose goal is to instill in the community an awareness of,and appreciation for, original works of art;and
WHEREAS,at 70 members,NAD is now the largest concentration of professional working artist
studios and galleries in southwest Florida; and
WHEREAS,the NAD has requested that the County designate them as a cultural arts district.
NOW THEREFORE, IT IS RESOVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY,FLORIDA:
1. The Board hereby designates the area described in Exhibit A as a cultural arts district.
2. The County Manager is hereby directed to work with NAD to install appropriate signage on
the periphery of the art district that will assist in identifying the area and help drive visitation to these
businesses, as well as grant NAD any other benefits that arise with this designation.
THIS RESOLUTION ADOPTED after motion, second, and majority vote favoring same this
14th day of July,2020.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CRYSTAL K.KINZEL,CLERK COLLIER COUNTY,FLORIDA
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Jeffrey ! Kl i z ow,County Attorney
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