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HomeMy WebLinkAbout55B - RESO - DONATION TO HISTORICAL PRESERVATION SOCIETYREQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 4, 2013 TITLE: RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING DONATION TO SANTA ANA HISTORICAL PRESERVATION SOCIETY FOR SANTA ANA FIRE MUSEUM AND APPROVAL OF LICENSE AGREEMENT C?CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APPROVED ? As Recommended ? As Amended ? Ordinance on 1s' Reading ? Ordinance on 2nd Reading ? Implementing Resolution ? Set Public Hearing For_ CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER Adopt a resolution authorizing donation of a 1921 Seagrave fire truck and $5,000 to the Santa Ana Historical Preservation Society; 2. Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager and the Clerk of the Council to execute approval of a license Preservation Society to maintain Santa Ana property, subject to nonsubstantive changes Attorney. DISCUSSION agreement with the Santa Ana Historical Fire Department memorial plaques on City approved by the City Manager and City For more than 125 years the City of Santa Ana operated the Santa Ana Fire Department (SAFD) which proudly provided service to the City's residents, visitors and businesses. In July 2012, the City transitioned SAFD to the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) to continue providing fire services to the community. To acknowledge and preserve the history of SAFD, the Santa Ana Historical Preservation Society (SAHPS) has proposed merging with the Santa Ana Fire Museum (SAFM) to continue the Museum's operation. SAHPS is in the process of finalizing a lease agreement with OCFA to allow it to operate SAFM at Fire Station 75. To facilitate SAHPS's desire to operate SAFM, SAHPS has requested a donation of $5,000 dollars from the City. This donation will assist in offsetting the start-up cost of operating the Museum. SAHPS has also requested that the City donate a 1921 Seagrave fire truck which will be displayed at the SAFM and used for civic celebrations and events. The 1921 Seagrave fire truck was purchased and fully restored by members of SAFD through volunteer efforts. This fire truck 55B-1 Resolution - Authorizing Donation To Santa Ana Historical Preservation Society February 4, 2013 Page 2 was often used by the City for parades and other special events and will continue to be available for these purposes. In addition, SAHPS is seeking a license agreement with the City to maintain two existing marble plaques at Fire Station 75 and a marble plaque at Fire Station 74 which serve as memorials to sworn and non-sworn deceased members of SAFD. For many years these plaques were maintained and updated by the Santa Ana Fireman's Benevolent Association (SAFBA). With the City's transition to OCFA, it has become necessary to have an organization other than SAFBA continue to maintain these plaques. Staff has reviewed these requests and recommends that the City adopt the resolution as stated in the recommended action. FISCAL IMPACT Funds are budgeted and available in the City Manager's Office - Miscellaneous Operating Expenses account (01105015-63001). APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNT: I NR?6m z. I ),,-, t 0 ?!, h . I-, it Paul Walters City Manager Francisco Gutierrez Executive Director Finance & Management Services Agency 55B-2 RESOLUTION NO.2013- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING 1) THE DONATION OF A 1921 SEAGRAVE FIRE TRUCK AND $5,000 TO THE SANTA ANA FIRE MUSEUM AND 2) APPROVAL OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT TO MAINTAIN A PLAQUE ON CITY PROPERTY NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Santa Ana: SECTION 1. Findings. A. For more than 125 years the City of Santa Ana maintained an independent fire department (SAFD) that proudly provided service to the City's residents, visitors and businesses. Too acknowledge and preserve the history of SAFD, the Santa Ana Historical Preservation Society (SAHPS) has proposed merging with the Santa Ana Fire Museum (SAFM) to continue the Museum's operation. SAHPS is in the process of finalizing a lease agreement with OCFA to allow it to operate SAFM at Fire Station 75. To facilitate SAHPS's desire to operate SAFM, SAHPS has requested a donation of $5,000 dollars from the City. This donation will assist in offsetting the start-up cost of operating the Museum. B. As the City readied itself for the transition of its fire department to the Orange County Fire Authority items were identified that were previously stored or maintained by the City such as a 1921 Seagrave fire truck. This fire truck was often used by the City and others for civic celebrations and events. It was maintained by members of the fire department through volunteer efforts. In order to preserve its history and use the City would like to donate the fire truck to the Museum. C. For many years the Santa Ana Firemens Benevolent Association maintained two marble plaques at Fire Station Five. The plaques contain the names of deceased sworn members of the department. In addition, the Association maintained a memorial plaque within the landscaped area at Fire Station Four. This plaque contains the names of non-sworn deceased members of the department. The City desires to provide the Museum with a license to access each of the plaques for the purpose of maintaining them. 55B-3 SECTION 2. The City Council hereby authorizes the Finance Director pursuant to Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 2-703 to convey the subject fire truck to the Santa Ana Fire Museum and to issue a check in the amount of $5,000 to the Museum. In addition, the City Council authorizes the City Attorney to prepare and the City Manager to execute a license agreement to authorize volunteers of the Museum to maintain a plaque on City property. The Finance Director and City Attorney shall also ensure that the Museum signs a release from liability for the fire truck. SECTION 3. This Resolution shall be effective upon adoption. ADOPTED this day of January, 2013. Miguel A. Pulido Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM: Sonia R. Carvalho City Attorney AYES: Councilmembers NOES: Councilmembers ABSTAIN: Councilmembers 55B-4 NOT PRESENT: Councilmembers CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY I, MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution No. 2013- to be the original resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Ana on Date: Clerk of the Council City of Santa Ana 55B-5 55B-6