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City of Port Arthur
Memorandum
To: Ronald "Ron" Burton, City Manager Date: 01/18/2023
From Dr. Albert Thigpen, Assistant City Manager I.Ae
Re: PR 22982 - A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE QUASQUICENTENNIAL
STILWELL-GATES CELEBRATION SCAPE CENTRE FOR THE CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR'S RECOGNITION OF ITS 125TH ANNIVERSARY
Comment
INTRODUCTION:
Proposed Resolution No. 22982 establishes the "Quasquicentennial Stilwell-Gates
Celebration Scape Centre" the area approximate to City Hall and along 4th Street as the
primary site for the location of signs, signage and other approved visual elements for
recognition of Port Arthur's 125th anniversary.
BACKGROUND:
The city of Port Arthur is excited to be celebrating its "Quasquicentennial"—the 125th
anniversary of its founding. The City Council via the Quasquicentennial Committee, the
citizens involved thereon, and their participation are in support of fostering actions, events,
and activities which support recognition of this momentous occasion.
The Quasquicentennial Committee's steering committee as well as the overall Celebration
Team is requesting the City Council designate area approximate to City Hall and along 4th
Street as the "Quasquicentennial Stilwell-Gates Celebration Scape Centre" to provide a
central location for the placement of approved visual items (e.g., signage, art, etc.) in
celebration of the city's 125th anniversary.
BUDGETARY IMPACT
The budgetary impact will vary depending on the approved item; however, in no instance will
expenditures exceed available funding. Additionally, it is anticipated many items will be
provided via philanthropic efforts. No item may be placed in the designated area without the
approval of the City Manager.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended the City Council approve PR 22982 designating the area
approximate to City Hall and along 4th Street as "Quasquicentennial Stilwell-Gates
Celebration Scape Centre."
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE QUASQUICENTENNIAL
STILWELL-GATES CELEBRATION SCAPE CENTRE FOR THE
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR'S RECOGNITION OF ITS
125TH ANNIVERSARY
WHEREAS, the city of Port Arthur is a municipality located in Jefferson
County, in the state of Texas, on the banks of Lake Sabine; and,
WHEREAS, the founding of Port Arthur is attributed to the vision and
collaboration of Arthur Edward Stilwell and John Warne Gates; and,
WHEREAS,Port Arthur is deemed to have been founded on May 28, 1898; and,
WHEREAS, the year two thousand twenty-three (2023) marks the the
QUASQUICENTENNIAL, the 125th anniversary, of the city's auspicious founding;
and,
WHEREAS, the City Council has provided a vehicle for the presentation and
coordination of celebratory activities known as the Quasquicentennial Committee lead
by the Greater Port Arthur Chamber of Commerce; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Port Arthur deems it befitting and
appropriate to commemorate such a landmark and historical occasion and to provide a
centralized location for visual evidence of said commemoration for citizens and visitors;
and,
WHEREAS, the seat of the city's government is its City Hall located at 444 4th
Street, Port Arthur, Texas 77640.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR:
Section 1. That the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct.
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Section 2. That the City Council hereby designates the area approximate to
the City Hall and along 4th Street as the "Quasquicentennial Stilwell-Gates
Celebration Scape Centre".
Section 3. That the City Council hereby authorizes the placement of signs,
signage, and other approved recognition visual elements within the designated scape
area.
Section 4. That the City Manager, or his designee, will review and approve all
items prior to their placement in the scape area.
Section 5. That the City Manager, or designee, will work with the
Quasquicentennial Committee to encourage and foster contributions to the scape area.
Section 4. That the City Council invites, and encourages, citizens and visitors
to view the placements in the scape area and to participate in the city's celebration of
its Quasquicentennial.
READ, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED on this day of
A.D., 2023, at a Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, by the following
vote:
MAYOR:
AYES:
NOES:
Thurman Bill Bartie
Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard, TRMC, City Secretary
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Valecia Tizeno, Es .
City Attorney
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Ronald Burton, City Manager
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