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JULY 10,2007
07-198
RESOLUTION
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PURPOSE:
AUTHORIZE PREPARATION OF TAX INCREMENT FINANCE
PLANS FOR CONVENTION CENTER UPGRADE
INITIATED BY:
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
WHEREAS, in a joint effort, the City and the Oshkosh Area Community
Foundation contracted with Kubala Washatko Architects to prepare an architectural
report on the physical condition of the Convention Center together with
recommendations on possible improvements to the facility; and
WHEREAS, upgrading of the Convention Center was a recommended action in
the approved Downtown Action Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation supports said
improvements and is interested in making a $1 million loan available to the City for said
improvements; and
WHEREAS, at a workshop on June 26, 2007, Council directed staff to prepare a
resolution for its July 10, 2007 meeting authorizing staff to prepare Tax Increment
District plans that would provide funds to cover the cost of improvements to the
Convention Center; and
WHEREAS, the City is most appreciative of the Foundation's generous offer to
assist with the Convention Center improvements.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of
Oshkosh that the proper City officials are hereby authorized and directed to prepare
Tax Increment District plans for improvements to the Convention Center as set forth in
the architectural report prepared by Kubala Washatko Architects [said report on file at
the City Clerk's Office].