HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 14760: TRUTH & EDUCATION - RADIO STATIONP. R. No. 14760
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RESOLIITION NO.
A RESOLIITION AS IT PERTAINS TO TRIITH &
EDIICATION AND THE RADIO STATION
WHEREAS, per Resolution No. 04-420, the City Council
entered into a License to Use Agreement with the Truth &
Education Corporation for the use of Room 201 of the City Hall
annex; and
WHEREAS, this License to Use was modified, per Resolution
No. OS-228, Resolution No. 06-033, and No. 07-237; and
WHEREAS, per Resolution No. 07-237, the City Council
extended the term of the License to Use as to Room 201 to
January 1, 2013; and
WHEREAS, Truth & Education is considering relocating the
radio station and has requested that the City Council bid out
the old Maritime Building lot on 4th street, a copy of the
request is attached as Exhibit "A"; and
WHEREAS, the City Council is concerned about the need for
City staff to utilize Room 201 of the City Hall annex and is
reviewing other office space availability, including the
basement in City Hall; and
WHEREAS, Truth & Education has expressed concerns as to the
restrictions on the radio station programming that must be
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placed on the radio station since it is operating out of City
facilities; and
WHEREAS, the "parties recognized the options to terminate
the agreement, as denoted in Sections 2.01, 2.02, 2.03, 2.04,
2.05, 15, and as otherwise provided in the Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the usage of the radio station was to: a) provide
charitable assistance to the needy, b) engage in activities
necessary to promote self-help programs for needy citizens,
c) to implement education programs, and d) to engage in other
charitable and educational, tax-exempt activities; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 07-491, the City of
Port Arthur has also paid $15,000 as an underwriter wherein the
City was to receive the following additional services:
"1. Youth training for approximately amount of four
(4) hours a day for two (2) to three (3) days per
week. Said training consists of the following:
a. instructing youth ages 12 to 18 on the use
of radio broadcasting equipment, equipment
maintenance, etc.; and
b. allowing youth to appear on air to make
radio announcements, and to conduct interviews;
and
c. allowing youth to showcase their
individual talents on the air; and
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d. conducting programs and broadcasts with
local elementary, middle school, and high
schools.
2. Broadcasting of over 125 public interest programs
to the community."
WHEREAS, the City is concerned that Truth & Education has
not been able to broadcast the youth training in the approximate
amount of 4 hours per week for 2 to 3 days per week
WHEREAS, Truth & Education has indicated that they have not
received the youth participation as they had hoped for.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COIINCIL OF THE
CITY OF PORT ARTHIIR TEBAS:
Section 1. That the facts and opinions in the preamble
are true and correct.
Section 2. The City Council takes, the following actions
as to the relocation of Truth & Education Corporation:
Section 3. That the City Secretary shall send a true and
correct copy of this Resolution to the .Truth & Education
Corporation.
Section 4 That a copy of the caption of this Resolution
be spread upon the Minutes of the City Council.
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READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED on this day of
A.D., 2008, at a Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port
Arthur, Texas, by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor
Councilmembers
NOES:
MAYOR
ATTEST:
ACTING CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
(SEE CONFIDENTIAL MEMO
CITY ATTORNEY
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
CITY MANAGER
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EXHIBIT "A"
RECEIVED
Stephen A. Mosely -Executive Direttor/C.O.O
JUN 0 6 2008
LEGAL DEPARTMENT
b/rios
To Whom ft May Concern,
We are interested in acquiring the old maritime building lot on 4'h street. We ask council
to bid it out giving us an opportunity to purchase the property.
Sincerely,
Stephen/%
P.O. Box 703 • Port Arthur, TX 77640.409-983-8276 Office •409-983-8249 Studio • 409-984-9994 Fax • www.ksapthebreeze.org