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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-179MAY 27, 2008 08-179 RESOLUTION (CARRIED 6-1 LOST LAID OVER WITHDRAWN ) PURPOSE: APPROVE DONATION TO THE OSHKOSH AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION / DOWNTOWN FACADE RESTORATION PROJECT INITIATED BY: CITY ADMINISTRATION WHEREAS, the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.