06/24/2003 Resolutions 2003-191
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RES 0 L UTI 0 N 2003-191
WHEREAS, on January 22,2002, by Resolution 2002-38, the City of Grand Island
approved the committee recommendations for the future use of zoo property; and
WHEREAS, one recommendation within the reuse plan was to continue the operation
of the railroad line which was a part of the zoo; and
WHEREAS, James A. Culver, doing business as The Chippewa Northwestern
Railway Company has been retained to restore the tracks and condition of the equipment, and has
approached the City to operate the railroad on a daily basis; and
WHEREAS, the parties wish to enter into a contract to best serve the interests of both
the City and Mr. Culver to restore the railway and make it operable; and
WHEREAS, a proposed contract has been reviewed and approved by the City
Attorney's office.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the agreement between the City and James A.
Culver, doing business as Chippewa Northwestern Railway Company, is hereby approved for the
provision of trained staff to operate, repair and maintain the railroad and train in Stolley Park.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to
execute such contract on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, June 24,2003.
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form l:l
June 19, 2003