HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 1998-18917 RESOLUTION NO. 18917
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY QF CHULA
VISTA AUTHORIZING STAFF TO FORM AN INDEPENDENT NON-
PROFIT CORPORATION TO OVERSEE THE BORDER
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMERCE ALLIANCE (BECA) PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Border Environmental Commerce Alliance (BECA) program was created
under a three year grant from the Economic Development Administration (EDA), U.S.
Department of Commerce, at the end of which the program was envisioned to continue as
a non-profit corporation; and
WHEREAS, the primary objectives of the non-profit organization will be: 1 ) to promote
research and development, job creation and retention, and economic growth by operating an
environmental technology incubator; 2) to promote the protection of the environment in the
border area and throughout the state; 3) to lessen the burdens of government by improving
tax base, ameliorating unemployment and promoting job growth; and 4) pursue other
charitable, scientific and educational purposes, as set forth in section 501 (c)(3) of the internal
Revenue Code of 1986; and
WHEREAS, the activities of BECA would be controlled by a Board of Directors and iF~
accordance with specific bylaws and articles of incorporation (on file in the Office of the City
Clerk and known as Document No. CO98~046), which grant the City Council approval
authority over any material changes to the corporation's purposes; and
WHEREAS, the formation of an independent non-profit corporation for the BECA
program is contemplated by and is consistent with City Council Policy No. 110-12 regarding
the spin-off of City-related non-profit corporations; and
WHEREAS, as required by the EDA, the City would continue to manage the distribution
of grant funds through the City's financial control system;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does
hereby authorize staff to form an independent non-profit corporation substantially in the form
presented to oversee the BECA program, and to take any and all necessary actions in
connection therewith, including the making of appropriate filings with state and federal
authorities.
Presented by Approved as to form by
Chris Salomone ohn M. Kahe y
Community Development Director ~
Resolution 18917
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 3rd day of March, 1998, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Padilia, Rindone, Salas and Horton
NAYES: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: Moot
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: None
S h~'n, M a/~or
ATTEST:
Beverly ~.~Authel~t, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO )
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Beverly A. Authelet, City Clerk of the City of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that
the foregoing Resolution No. 18917 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City
Council at a regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 3rd day of March,
1998.
Executed this 3rd day of March, 1998.
Beverly A.~utheiet, City Clerk
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