From
Economic Development
Title
Ordinance Amending Article VII "Guidelines for Filming in the City of Grand Prairie, Texas" is hereby added to Chapter 17, "Offenses and Miscellaneous Provision" of the Grand Prairie Code of Ordinances.
Presenter
Terrence R. Harbin
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
City staff believes it is good corporate policy and an enhancement to the City of Grand Prairie, Texas to receive an honored designation as a “Film Friendly City” by the Texas Film Commission. There are three steps to complete for consideration of the distinguished designation. Beginning with establishing attending a Film Friendly Texas training workshop and received ongoing training and guidance from the Texas Film Commission. Subsequent, pass administratively enforceable filming guidelines that promote media production in a way that is both mutually beneficial for residents and industry professionals alike. Lastly, submit photos of filming locations in the community for inclusion in the Texas Film Commission location database. Staff recommends adoption of these guidelines.
Financial Consideration
None.
Body
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS, Amending Article VII “Guidelines for Filming in the City of Grand Prairie, Texas” is hereby added to Chapter 17, “Offenses and Miscellaneous Provision” of the Grand Prairie Code of Ordinances.
WHEREAS, to become recognized as a “filming-friendly” city it is important for a city to adopt guidelines on filming that provide production companies and other entities with clear regulation to follow and that remove unexpected barriers to filming; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it would be advantageous to the image of Grand Prairie to become a filming friendly city; and
WHEREAS, Grand Prairie adopts certain Filming Guidelines by this Ordinance in order to strive to become recognized as a filming friendly city.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CI...
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