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File #: 17-0366    Version: 1 Name: Request To Go To Bid On One Trackless Train For The Depot Museum
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
File created: 6/26/2017 In control: City Council
On agenda: 7/17/2017 Final action: 7/17/2017
Title: A RESOLUTION APPROVING USE OF CABOOSE CLUB DONATIONS
Attachments: 1. Train, 2. Depot Visitor Count, 3. Trackless Train Capital Projects Sheet

Title

A RESOLUTION APPROVING USE OF CABOOSE CLUB DONATIONS

 

Summary

 

The Caboose Club is requested to use donation funds held in the Depot Museum checking account no. 01-1069 to purchase a trackless train with up to $23,000 (include what, from whom, and how much).  Additional information/discussion:  ______________________________________________________.

 

 

Source of Funding

 

Please provide the amount requested $23,000

 

Is this a budgeted item?     No

 

Please provide the account number(s) to amend 623-7010_.

 

 

 

Body

 

     WHEREAS, the Train Depot Museum has a request to go to bid and purchase a new trackless train, and

     WHEREAS, the Museum Board has approved up to $23,000 from account 01-1069 to go towards the engine and accesories, and

     WHEREAS, the Museum Board has approved to request sponsorships through the South Baldwin Chamber

 

 

     NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Foley, Alabama, as follows:

     SECTION 1:     Approves advertising going to bid for a new trackless train.

     SECTION 2:     Approves purchasing a new trackless train in the amount of up to $53,000.

     SECTION 2:     Appropriates up to $23,000 towards the purchase of the engine and accesories and ammends account 623-7010.

     SECTION 3:     Approves contacting the South Baldwin Chamber to request sponsorships.

     SECTION 4:     This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption as required by law.