AGENDA CAPTION:
Title
Hold discussion on San Marcos Convention and Visitor Bureau Board Recommendation Resolution proposing to the City Council that the Second Saturday of May and October be recognized as World Migratory Bird Days; and provide direction to staff.
Body
Meeting date: October 20, 2020
Department: Convention and Visitor Bureau
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: 570.00
Account Number: 12024224.52620
Funds Available: yes
Account Name: Marketing
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Background Information:
Jo Ellen Korthals reached out to CVB staff to inquire of interest in becoming Bird City Texas certified, a program of Audubon Texas and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Bird City Texas recognizes and encourages effective and impactful native bird conservation where people live, work, and recreate. From urban centers to rural towns, each community can provide important habitat for birds, and certified communities will receive recognition and community benefits as a result of these efforts. A certification requirement is for a council resolution in support of World Migratory Bird Day.
Council Committee, Board/Commission Action:
Convention and Visitor Bureau Advisory Board voted to support the recommended resolution from council. (Attachment: Resolution)
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Recommendation:
The San Marcos Convention and Visitor Bureau has recommended that the City Council recognize World Migratory Bird Day and authorize staff to support the Bird City Texas application to Texas Park & Wildlife, and if approved, submit the designation fee to certify San Marcos as a "Bird City Texas," which will continue to enhance the City's reputation for leadership in protecting its natural environment including bird habitats, as well as recognize the interests of many citizens in bird conservation.