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HomeMy WebLinkAbout14023RESOLUTION NO. 14023 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE DONATION OF “CHIEF’S PRIDE” BRONZE CASTING CAROUSEL HORSE FROM JERRY AND VALERIE MURPHY AND THE PUEBLO CAROUSEL ASSOCIATION, TO BE LOCATED IN THE GEORGE R. WILLIAMS MEMORIAL CAROUSEL BUILDING FOR PERMANENT DISPLAY AND APPROVING THE INSTALLATION OF THE SAME BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that: SECTION 1: The City of Pueblo hereby accepts the bronze carousel horse titled “Chief’s Pride” donated by Jerry and Valerie Murphy and the Pueblo Carousel Association and approves the installation of same in the Pueblo City Park George R. Williams Memorial Carousel Building. SECTION 2: The officers and staff of the City are directed and authorized to perform any and all acts consistent with the intent of this Resolution and to effectuate the policies and procedures described herein. SECTION 3: This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage. INTRODUCED: August 13, 2018 BY: Ed Brown MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL APPROVED: PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL ATTESTED BY: ACTING CITY CLERK City Clerk’s Office Item # M-4 BACKGROUND PAPER FOR PROPOSED RESOLUTION COUNCIL MEETING DATE: August 13, 2018 TO: President Christopher A. Nicoll and Members of City Council CC: Sam Azad, City Manager VIA: Brenda Armijo, Acting City Clerk FROM: Steven Meier, Director of Parks and Recreation SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE DONATION OF “CHIEF’S PRIDE” BRONZE CASTING CAROUSEL HORSE FROM JERRY AND VALERIE MURPHY AND THE PUEBLO CAROUSEL ASSOCIATION, TO BE LOCATED IN THE GEORGE R. WILLIAMS MEMORIAL CAROUSEL BUILDING FOR PERMANENT DISPLAY AND APPROVING THE INSTALLATION OF THE SAME SUMMARY: This Resolution will approve the acceptance of a donated bronze casting of a historic C.W. Parker Second Row Jumper carousel horse titled “Chief’s Pride” from Jerry and Valerie Murphy and the Pueblo Carousel Association and approve the installation of this art piece within the George R. Williams Memorial Carousel Building. PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: None BACKGROUND: On April 9, 2018, Pueblo City Council approved the naming of the historical carousel within the Rides at City Park the “George R. Williams Memorial Carousel” in honor of the late George R. Williams for his successful efforts and tireless dedication to restore the nationally renowned C.W. Parker #72 Historic Carousel. George’s legacy was remembered and honored during the July 25, 2018 “George R. Williams Day” at the Rides in City Park. Jerry and Valerie Murphy and the Pueblo Carousel Association were on hand during the festivities and presented “Chief’s Pride”, which is named after George R. Williams, to the City for permanent display within the newly renovate ticket office in the George R. Williams Memorial Carousel Building. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: The Pueblo Carousel Association has paid for the approximate $10,000 of renovations required for the George R. Williams Memorial Carousel Building to permanently house “Chief’s Pride”. BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: None STAKEHOLDER PROCESS: None ALTERNATIVES: Council could choose not to accept the donation and remove the Resolution from the agenda. RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the Resolution. Attachments: Letter of Request from Jerry and Valerie Murphy and the Pueblo Carousel Association Photo of “Chief’s Pride”