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MARCH 23, 2010 10 -99 RESOLUTION
(CARRIED LOST LAID OVER X WITHDRAWN )
UNTIL 4/13/2010
PURPOSE: ACCEPT 1915 FIRE ENGINE /AUTHORIZE FUTURE
DISBURSEMENTS FROM DONATIONS
• INITIATED BY: CITY ADMINISTRATION
WHEREAS, a 1915 Fire Engine formerly used by the Oshkosh Fire Department
became available for purchase and the Mayor stepped forward to secure the purchase of
the vehicle and its transportation to the City to preserve it for the City of Oshkosh; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor has expended $9724.50forthe purchase, transportation and
insurance of the vehicle from the time of purchase to present; and
WHEREAS, the Council previously approved, by Resolution 09 -438, the
establishment of a fund to accept donations for the purchase and maintenance of the
Engine; and
WHEREAS, the fund currently contains $ 2905.02; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor would like to transfer ownership of the vehicle to the City at
this time, without regard to whether the full amount required to reimburse him for his costs
has been raised.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of
Oshkosh that the appropriate City staff are hereby directed and authorized to accept title to
the vehicle in the name of the City of Oshkosh and take possession of the vehicle.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Finance Director is hereby authorized and
directed upon receipt of documented costs and proper transfer of the title from the Mayor
to the City of Oshkosh to pay out the amount currently held in the fund established for the
purchase and maintenance of the vehicle to the Mayor and is directed to continue to pay
out amounts that are donated to the fund monthly, without contrary reservations by the
donors, to the Mayor in an amount not to exceed $9724.50.
• Indicates Revision