HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-164MAY 13, 2008 08-164 RESOLUTION
(CARRIED 6-1 LOST LAID OVER WITHDRAWN )
PURPOSE: RECOGNIZE UNIVERSAL STUDIOS FOR FILMING "PUBLIC
ENEMIES" IN OSHKOSH
INITIATED BY: DEPUTY MAYOR BAIN
WHEREAS, Universal Studios brought a touch of Hollywood to Oshkosh with the
filming of "Public Enemies;" and
WHEREAS, Universal Studios recognized and filmed the unique historical
architecture of Oshkosh; and
WHEREAS, Universal Studios was a gracious guest and will be paying all of their
bills; and
WHEREAS, Universal Studios shopped locally for products and goods, and hired
local labor; and
WHEREAS, Universal Studios, Johnny Depp and the cast, film crew and workers
were friendly and sincere with the residents of Oshkosh; and
WHEREAS, Universal Studios worked collaboratively to return Main Street to its
original order without damage or alteration; and
WHEREAS, the estimated economic impact of Universal Studios filming in Oshkosh
is four million dollars; and
WHEREAS, Universal Studios left many fond memories to share with family and
friends; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate for the Common Council on behalf of the residents of
the City of Oshkosh to formally recognize Universal Studios;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of
Oshkosh that the City express appreciation to Universal Studios for a job well done; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City extend a formal invitation to Universal
Studios to come back, produce another film and make the City feel proud again for
sharing its historical past with all who will see the film; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City extend a formal request for a premier,
opening night viewing of "Public Enemies" in the City of Oshkosh, and that the proper City
officials are hereby authorized and directed to forward copies of this Resolution to the
appropriate representatives of Universal Studios.