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JANUARY 8, 2019 19-32 RESOLUTION
(CARRIED LOST LAID OVER 6-0 WITHDRAWN )
UNTIL COUNCIL MEETS WITH THE SCHOOL BOARD
PURPOSE: SUPPORT TO PROVIDE SUBSIDIZED TRANSIT SERVICE FOR
STUDENTS IN THE OSHKOSH AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
INITIATED BY: COUNCIL MEMBER TOM PECH
WHEREAS, Citizen groups have made presentations to both the Oshkosh
Common Council and the Oshkosh Area School District Board in support of making
public bus transportation subsidized to all students within the Oshkosh Area School
District; and
WHEREAS,various community groups have indicated support for a program that
provides subsidized busing to students in the Oshkosh community; and
WHEREAS, the Oshkosh Common Council recognizes the value of public
transportation for students, while at the same time recognizing that the GO Transit
system must be self-sustaining due to limitations on public spending and limited state
and federal public transit funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of
Oshkosh as follows:
1. The City Oshkosh hereby pledges up to $12,500 in matching support towards
making public transportation available to elementary and secondary students
within the Oshkosh Area School District.
2. This initial support will be funded by surplus City revenues raised in the City's
2018 fiscal year.
3. The City's match will provide $1 in city support for every $2 in private funds
raised, up to $12,500.
4. Private support may not include other public support that may be provided by the
Oshkosh Area School District or other public entities.