HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-179MAY 27, 2008
08-179 RESOLUTION
(CARRIED 6-1 LOST LAID OVER WITHDRAWN )
PURPOSE: APPROVE DONATION TO THE OSHKOSH AREA
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION / DOWNTOWN FACADE
RESTORATION PROJECT
INITIATED BY: CITY ADMINISTRATION
WHEREAS, the recent filming of the movie "Public Enemies" by Universal
Studios has focused attention on the Oshkosh Downtown area; and
WHEREAS, the City has obtained funds from Universal Studios for
indirect costs associated with the movie, which were not included in the 2008
municipal budget; and
WHEREAS, it is important to support the Downtown and revitalization
efforts in the Downtown area; and
WHEREAS, the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation Board has
approved a $100,000 donation toward the establishment of a $250,000 planned
Downtown Facade Restoration Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, by the Common
Council of the City of Oshkosh that that the appropriate city officials and staff are
hereby authorized and directed to coordinate and cooperate with the Oshkosh
Area Community Foundation and other Downtown partners in the Development
of a Downtown Facade Restoration Project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the proper city officials are hereby
authorized and directed to transfer the sum of ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00)
from account number 100-0073-4972-40530 Miscellaneous Revenue to the
Oshkosh Area Community Foundation for the purpose of supporting the
Downtown Facade Restoration Project.