HomeMy WebLinkAbout066-91RESOLUTION NO. 66-91
APPROVING TOWN OF DANVILLE CO-SPONSORSHIP OF THE
GOLDEN SPIKE CELEBRATION AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE EVENT
WHEREAS, in 1891, the first steam engine made its maiden run
through the San Ramon Valley; and
WHEREAS, in 1991, the Museum of the San Ramon Valley is
commemorating the coming of the railroad with a centennial
celebration; and
WHEREAS, one of the commemorative activities will be the Golden
Spike Celebration which will be held on June 8th in Danville; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Danville recognizes the railroad as one of the
most significant events of the late 1800's; and
WHEREAS, the Town is interested in participating in community
events of historical significance; now therefore, be it
RESOLVED, by the Town Council of the Town of Danville that the Town
hereby becomes an official co-sponsor of the Golden Spike
Celebration; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, the Town Council hereby authorizes the
expenditure of $5,500 from the Contingency Account to be used in
financing the event with $5,000 to be considered as seed money to
be repaid to the Town.
APPROVED by the Danville Town Council at a Regular Meeting on April
2, 1991 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAINED:
ABSENT:
Greenberg, Ritchey, Schlendorf, Shimansky
None
None
Lane
MAYOR
APPROVED AS T~ ~'UK~:
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