HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-438NOVEMBER 10, 2009 09 -438 RESOLUTION
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PURPOSE: ACCEPT GIFT OF 1915 OSHKOSH FIRE ENGINE
INITIATED BY: MAYOR ESSLINGER
WHEREAS, a 1915 Fire Engine formerly used by the Oshkosh Fire Department has
become available for purchase; and
WHEREAS, time was of the essence in the purchase from the private party who
formerly owned the vehicle and the Mayor has stepped forward and purchased the Fire
Engine to preserve it for the City of Oshkosh; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor would like to initiate a fundraising effort for the City to
recover his costs of up to $11,000 that he paid the previous owner for the Fire Engine and
the costs association with relocation of the Engine to the City of Oshkosh; and
WHEREAS, it is anticipated that all costs will be raised through private donations
and that no tax dollars would be used to reimburse the costs for purchase or relocation of
the Engine; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor would like to turn over the Fire Engine to the City of Oshkosh
and be reimbursed for his costs to ensure its preservation for future generations; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary for a fund to be established so that tax deductible
donations may be received for the purpose of reimbursing the costs for purchase and for
establishment of a maintenance fund for the continued preservation of the 1915 Engine.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of
Oshkosh that the City of Oshkosh hereby agrees to accept the 1915 Fire Engine with the
condition that a fund be established to accept donations for the purchase and maintenance
of the Fire Engine and that the City shall pay to the Mayor no more than $11,000 to
reimburse the Mayor for his costs for purchase and delivery of the vehicle. Any amount
donated in excess of $11,000 shall be kept in the fund established for the maintenance
and care of the vehicle.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that once the vehicle is turned over to the City of
Oshkosh that the Oshkosh Fire Department shall be responsible for the storage and
maintenance of the vehicle.