Resolution 1996-310
JUL 1 Ii 1996
RESOLUTION 96---1lD
A RESOLUTION BY THE BOARD OF COUNT'
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, F' IRIDII;
ENDORSING THE IMMOKALEE COllMUNITY' S
PARTICIPATI0N IN THE FLORIDA MAIN STREET
PROGRAM,
WHEREAS, the Florida Main street Program has been created to
assist Florida communities in developing a pUblic-private effort to
revitalize their "Main street" areas, and
WHEREAS, up to six (6) cities may be selected to participate in
the Program in the coming cycle, and
WHEREAS, the approach advocates improvements in three (3) years to
create a positive, distinctive image for downtown by utilizing the
following guiding principles:
* Organization: Working with public and private sector
community leaders to develop consensus and coordinate
resources to revitalize downtown;
. Promotion: Creating and marketing a positive image of
downtown through special events, retail sales, effective
advertising and public relations;
* Design: Encouraging quality building rehabilitation,
signage, public improvements and window displays to improve
the appsarance of downtown;
. Economic Restructuring: Improving the economic base of
downtown by strengthening existing businesses, recruiting new
businesses; and
WHEREAS, the Main street approach also advocates a return to
community self-reliance and emphasizes the downtowns traditional
assets: personal service, local ownership, unique architecture, and a
sense of community.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
of Collier County, Florida:
SECTION ONE: That the County hereby endorses submission of an
application for the Immokalee Main Street Area to participate in tho
Program with the specific goal of revitalization of the downtown within
the context of the Main Street Approach.
SECTION TWO: The County agrees to work with ths sponsoring agency
for ths Immokalee lire a Main Street Program and participate in its
activities.
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SECTION THREE: This Resolution adopted after motion, second and
lIajority vote.
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Commissioner
Matthews
offered ths foregoing
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Resolution and moved for its adoption, seconded by Commissioner
Mac'Kie
and upon roll call the vote was:
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AYES: Commissioner Matthews" Commissioner Malt'Kia, Commissioner Hancock"
Commissioner Constantine, and Commissioner Norris
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ABSENT AND NOT VOTING:
ABSTENTION:
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COu~TY, FLORIDA
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JOHN C. NORRIS,'CHAIRMAN
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APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
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