The resolution requests the West Virginia Economic Development Authority to identify and secure land in the Flatwoods area for the development of facilities aimed at public entertainment, amusement, and tourism. It emphasizes the strategic location of Flatwoods, which is accessible via Interstate 79 and is centrally situated among several populous regions in West Virginia. The resolution highlights the absence of similar large-scale entertainment facilities in the state compared to neighboring states, which have successfully developed such attractions that contribute significantly to local economies through job creation and infrastructure development.
Furthermore, the resolution calls for the Economic Development Authority to not only locate suitable land but also to identify funding sources and engage both private and public developers for the project. The goal is to create a complex of entertainment and tourism facilities that would benefit both local residents and attract visitors from surrounding states, thereby enhancing economic growth in Flatwoods and the broader West Virginia area. A copy of the resolution is to be forwarded to relevant state officials, including the Governor and the Secretary of the Department of Commerce.