2013-007 - The Donation of A 1921 Seagrave Fire Truck

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RESOLUTION 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 Resolution No. 2013-006 Page 1 of 2