RESOLUTION NO. 115
DESIGNATING THE ALBANY COUNTY CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU, INC. AS ALBANY COUNTY’S OFFICIAL FILM COMMISSION
Introduced: 4/11/22
By Public Works Committee, Messrs. Commisso and Miller:
WHEREAS, The Albany County Convention and Visitors Bureau, Inc. a/k/a Discover Albany, has been informally serving as a critical link between government and various film and entertainment industries for years, and
WHEREAS, The County Executive has requested that the Legislature designate Discover Albany as the official Film Commission for Albany County, in order to demonstrate the County’s full commitment to the film and entertainment industry and promote the positive impact such projects bring to local services and businesses in our community and promoting Albany County as a whole, and
WHEREAS, This Honorable Body has a strong track record of supporting initiatives that benefit and develop local businesses and encourage economic development, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature, that the Albany County Convention and Visitors Bureau, In., a/k/a Discover Albany is hereby designated as Albany County’s official Film Commission, for the promotion of various film and entertainment projects and events throughout Albany County, for a term commencing immediately and ending December 31, 2024, and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the County Legislature is directed to forward certified copies of this resolution to the appropriate County Officials and the Albany County Convention and Visitors Bureau.