HomeMy WebLinkAbout21. 17-190 APRIL 11, 2017 17-190 RESOLUTION
(CARRIED 7-0 LOST LAID OVER WITHDRAWN )
PURPOSE: ACCEPT GIFT OF RECTANGULAR RAPIDLY FLASHING
BEACONS & ASSOCIATED SIGNAGE FROM OSHKOSH
CORPORATION TO BE USED FOR CROSSWALKS ON
WAUKAU AVENUE
INITIATED BY: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
WHEREAS Oshkosh Corporation wishes to make a donation to install
rectangular rapidly flashing pedestrian beacons and associated signage at two
crosswalks on Waukau Avenue between Oshkosh Corporation's buildings and
employee parking lots; and
WHEREAS, the donation is consistent with the City's Gift Policy in that it
is a municipal improvement, suitable for the location and may assist pedestrians
to cross safely in this area; and
WHEREAS, the City's Gift Policy allows the City to take on future
maintenance costs related to a gift upon consideration of the community's need
or desire for the donation; the ease of maintenance and repair; and whether the
annual maintenance cost is so low as to be negligible; and
WHEREAS, city staff has evaluated the proposed donation and has
determined that the utility and maintenance costs may be absorbed into the
current electric division operating budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, by the Common
Council of the City of Oshkosh that the City accepts with gratitude and
appreciation the generous donation from Oshkosh Corporation of funds to
acquire rectangular rapidly flashing pedestrian beacons and associated signs and
equipment for placement at two crosswalks on Waukau Avenue between
Oshkosh Corporation's buildings and employee parking areas and that the
proper City officials are authorized and directed to take those steps necessary to
accept this donation and to properly maintain such donation during its useful
life.