HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2007-R0509 - Approve Transfer From Silent Wings Donation Fund-Silent Wings Museum Foundation - 10/25/2007Resolution No. 2007-RO509
October 25, 2007
Item No. 6.3
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the City of Lubbock has received various donations in support of the
Silent Wings Museum; and
WHEREAS, the Silent Wings Museum Foundation, Inc. (the "Foundation") has
been created by former glider pilots and their families and other interested parties to
solicit donations and bequests in an effort to provide additional sources of revenue for the
Museum; and
WHEREAS, the Foundation desires to create a permanent endowment for the
Silent Wings Museum, and
WHEREAS, the City desires to transfer forty-six thousand dollars ($46,000.00)
from the City's Silent Wings donation fund to the Foundation as seed money to start an
endowment fund for the Silent Wings Museum; NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
THAT the City Council of the City of Lubbock hereby approves the transfer of
$46,000.00 from the Silent Wings donation fund to the Silent Wings Museum
Foundation, Inc. to be used for an endowment fund in support of the Silent Wings
Museum.
Passed by the City Council this 25th day of October , 2007.
DAVID A MILLER, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Garza, City Secretary
APPROVED
Scott Snider, Assistant City Manager
Community Services
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Linda L. Chamales, Senior Attorney
Office Practice Section