HomeMy WebLinkAbout22. 21-150WHEREAS, the Common Council has adopted the 2021 Operating Budget, which
is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and available for public inspection; and
WHEREAS, an amendment to the Museum Membership Budget within the 2021
Operating Budget is necessary to allocate funds for the rental fee of the traveling
exhibition; and
WHEREAS, the funds will come from a generous and anonymous gift to the
Museum.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of
Oshkosh that the Council adds its grateful thanks to the generous Donor to the Oshkosh
Public Museum and that the 2021 Operating Budget, on file in the City Clerk's Office, is
hereby amended as follows:
To transfer $40,000.00 from Account No. 02271070 4952 00000 Museum Donations
to Account No. 02271070 6401 00000 Museum Membership Fund
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Oshkosh that
the proper City officials are hereby authorized to enter into and take those steps necessary
to implement an appropriate agreement with Heather French Henry and Dr. Stephen
Henry for White Christmas: The Exhibition. Money for this purpose is appropriated from:
Acct. No. 02271070 6401 00000 Museum Membership Fund
MARCH 23, 2021 21-150 RESOLUTION
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PURPOSE: APPROVE AMENDMENT TO MUSEUM MEMBERSHIP BUDGET
INITIATED BY: OSHKOSH PUBLIC MUSEUM
WHEREAS, the Oshkosh Public Museum has secured a traveling exhibition
entitled “White Christmas: The Exhibition” to open in November 2021; and
City Hall, 215 Church Avenue P.O. Box 1130 Oshkosh, WI 54903-1130 920.236.5002 http://www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us
TO: Honorable Mayor and members of the Common Council
FROM: Brad Larson, Museum Director
DATE: March 16, 2021
RE: Approve Budget Amendment to Increase the Museum Membership Fund
For “White Christmas: The Exhibition” / $40,000.00 for Donation and Rental
Fee Payment
BACKGROUND
The Museum sought a major exhibition to follow Titanic: The Wisconsin Connection, which ends October
13, 2021. At the time of budget adoption in November 2020, the Museum had not identified an
appealing and affordable traveling exhibition that fits into the Sawyer home galleries. For that reason,
no funds were budgeted in the 2021 Membership Fund for this.
ANALYSIS
Since that time, the Museum has secured the new traveling exhibition, White Christmas: The Exhibition,
from the Rosemary Clooney House Museum in Kentucky. The exhibition is composed of artifacts and
images from the famous 1954 film. The exhibition will open November 13, 2021 and runs through
January 23, 2022. The rental fee is $40,000, which includes shipping both ways. This cost will be entirely
supported through a private donation.
FISCAL IMPACT
The fiscal impact is neutral, as the project is fully supported by private funds. The Museum received a
large donation in December 2020 from an individual who wishes to remain anonymous. The gift
was undesignated. At the March 4, 2021 meeting of the Museum Board, the Board voted 7-0 to
allocate $40,000 from the anonymous gift for the rental fee of this exhibition. The Membership
Fund should be amended to reflect the use of the donation (02271070-4952-00000) and payment
(02271070-6401-00000) of the rental fee for White Christmas: The Exhibition.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve Budget Amendment to Increase the Museum Membership Fund For “White Christmas: The
exhibition” / $40,000.00 for Donation and Rental Fee Payment.
Respectfully Submitted, Approved:
Brad Larson Mark A. Rohloff
Director City Manager