HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 14-190RESOLUTION NO.14 -190
WHEREAS, for many years, the redevelopment of the Neches Riverfront has been
a goal of the City of Beaumont; and,
WHEREAS, now, with the removal of the Port of Beaumont's rail holding yard, the
possibility of redeveloping the riverfront with such uses as hotels, conference space, retail
and restaurant uses becomes even more of a possibility; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Beaumont is also seeking developers to bring additional
residential units to Downtown Beaumont on or near the riverfront; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to adopt the Beaumont Riverfront
Reinvestment Zone Project Plan as an additional tool to attract developers; and,
WHEREAS, the Project Plan reflects the longstanding plans for a riverfront hotel,
riverfront restaurants, additional improvements to Riverfront Park, enhanced access to
Riverfront Park and residential uses. Said Project Plan is substantially in the form attached
hereto as Exhibit "A" and made a part hereof for all purposes;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT:
THAT the statements and findings set out in the preamble to this resolution are hereby, in
all things, approved and adopted; and,
THAT the attached Beaumont Riverfront Reinvestment Zone Project Plan be and
it is hereby adopted to attract developers to Downtown Beaumont for the possibility of
redeveloping the riverfront and downtown area.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the 9th day of
September, 2014.
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