HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-007 - The Donation of A 1921 Seagrave Fire TruckRESOLUTION NO. 2013-007
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.
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
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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 4th day of February, 2013.
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
YES: Councilmembers
NOES: Councilmembers
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers
NOT PRESENT: Councilmembers
Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Reyna, Pulido,
Sarmiento, Tinaiero (7)
None (0)
None (0)
None (0)
CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY
I, MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council, do hereby attest to and certify the attached
Resolution No. 2013-007 to be the original resolution adopted by the City Council of the
City of Santa Ana on February 4, 2013.
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Date:
Clerk of the CouncUJ
City of Santa Ana
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