HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 94-089 - Supporting the Turtle Bay Park & Museum Project RESOLUTION NO. 94-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDDING
SUPPORTING THE TURTLE BAY PARK AND MUSEUM PROJECT
WHEREAS,the concept of developing a world-class museum complex along the Sacramento
River in Redding, -California, began four years ago as the need for expanding the Carter House
Natural Science Museum, Redding Museum of Art and History, and the Forest Museum, became
evident; and
WHEREAS, the three museums determined that a joint project held the possibility of
creating a complex larger and more exciting than any of the museums could accomplish alone,
holding the promise of providing a truly unique cultural, educational and entertaining complex for
residents of Redding and the surrounding area, as well as visitors to our city; and
WHEREAS, land along the beautiful Sacramento River, near the Redding Convention
Center, Turtle Bay Bird Sanctuary and Benton Ranch property provided an ideal location for such
a complex in the heart of the city of Redding; and
WHEREAS,the City of Redding has provided some sixty acres of pristine public land to be
utilized as the site for this innovative and forward-looking project; and
WHEREAS,the City of Redding has long been a strong supporter of many diverse cultural
projects and programs in our community, including strong support of both Carter House Natural
Science Museum and Redding Museum of Art and History; and
WHEREAS,this unique project has the potential of drawing hundreds of thousands visitors
to Redding each year, where they will support many local businesses that provided services to such
visitors and will,therefore, enhance our local economy and provide employment opportunities for
our residents; and
WHEREAS,the cultural and educational experiences provided through this museum project
will be invaluable to our residents, their children and the future generations that have the privilege
of living in this outstanding community, and citizens for generations to come will be grateful to the
many volunteers who have provided the spirit, vision and effort to bring this project from dream
to reality.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Redding enthusiastically supports the Turtle Bay Museum and Park project and encourages the `
citizens of Redding to lend their support to the worthy endeavor as well.
WE HEREBY CERTIFYthat the foregoing Resolution was introduced and read at a regular
meeting of the City Council of the City of Redding on the 5th day of April, 1994, and was duly
adopted at said meeting by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Anderson, Kehoe, Moss and Arness
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: - COUNCIL ME S: Dahl
ABSTAI : COUNCIL MBERS: None
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CARL ARNESS, Mayor ROBERT ANDERSON, Vice Mayor
MIKE DAHL,Council Member
DAVID KEHOE, Council Member
CHARLIE MOSS, Council Member
ATTEST: FORM APPROVED:
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CONNIE STROHMAYE ity Clerk RA DALL A.HA S, ity Attorney