03/09/2004 Resolutions 2004-47
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RES 0 L UTI 0 N 2004-47
WHEREAS, on June 24,2003, by Resolution 2003-191, the City Council of the City
of Grand Island approved a contract with James A. Culver, doing business as The Chippewa
Northwestern Railway Company to operate, repair and maintain the railroad and train in Stolley Park
on a daily basis for the 2003 season; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited proposals for Operation, Maintenance
and Management Services and Food Concessions Service for Stolley Park Railroad, according to
plans and Request for Proposals on file with the City Clerk's office; and
WHEREAS, proposals were due on December 31, 2003; and
WHEREAS, the only proposal received was :from James A. Culver, doing business as
The Chippewa Northwestern Railway Company; and
WHEREAS, it is recommended that the City pay to The Chippewa Northwestern
Railway Company the amount of $2,500 per month to operate the train and Sweet Tooth Shop,
restore the train engine and train cars, and build a tunnel; and
WHEREAS, The Chippewa Northwestern Railway Company will retain all train
receipt revenues and Sweet Tooth Shop revenues up to $15,000 per year, with the gross proceeds
over $15,000 to be split equally among the parties to the contract; 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 oftrained staffto operate, repair and maintain the railroad train and Sweet Tooth Shop 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 ofthe City of Grand Island, Nebraska, March 9, 2004.
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form II
March 4, 2004