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File #: 13-0570    Version: Name: Event Train
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
File created: 3/22/2013 In control:
On agenda: 4/1/2013 Final action: 4/1/2013
Title: A Resolution approving transfer of funds for Memorial Train storage container refurbishment
Attachments: 1. 04-01-13 Event Train Layout for rebulding Storage container.pdf, 2. 04-01-13 Event Train Photos of storage building.pdf, 3. 04-01-13 Event Train Storage Container Damage.pdf
Title
 
A Resolution approving transfer of funds for Memorial Train storage container refurbishment
 
Summary
DESCRIPTION OF TOPIC: (who, what, when, where, why, and how much)   
The storage facility for the Charles J. Ebert Memorial Train is not adequate to keep the entire train sheltered from inclimate weather.  Two of the Caboose Club members, Bob Irwin and Bill Gordon, have a plan to refurbish the storage container in order for the train to be completely enclosed. We would like to transfer $2,500 from the Caboose Club's revenue account no. 01-5070  to 01-623-6045 Archives Display/Renovation Account.  Money requested is an estimate.
 
 
 
SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Please provide the amount requested: ____$2,500.00________
Is this a budgeted item?  No
Please provide the budgeted amount: $_____________   Account No. ___________________________
If budgeted, is this a capital purchase, capital project, or special fund?      _________________________  
Was this item included in the Fiscal Year Capital Projects Plan?   No
If yes, please provide the amount included in Capital Projects Plan: $___________
 
 
Body
 
WHEREAS, the storage container for the Charles J. Ebert Memorial Train needs to be extended in order to keep the train protected from inclimate weather, and Caboose Club volunteers have agreed to do the work with materials costing approximately $2,500.00, and
WHEREAS, the Caboose Club has accumulated donations held in the Depot Account No. 01-623-7010, available to refurbish the container.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Foley, Alabama, as follows:
SECTION 1:      Approves the spending of $2,500 from the Depot Museum Checkbook Account No. 01-1069 and amends Account No. 01-623-6045 Archives Display/Renovtion.  
SECTION 2:      This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption as required by law.