HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 2013-031RESOLUTION NO. 2013 -31
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, ENDORSING THE PURCHASE OF
THREE ARTICULATED LOUNGE CARS FROM BEN
GARRETT, JR. AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, The City of Grapevine began operation of a steam excursion train
between Grapevine and Fort Worth in December 2001; and
WHEREAS, railroading is an integral part of the history of Grapevine; and
WHEREAS, the establishment of the Cotton Belt Railroad Historic District
ensures the recognition of the importance of railroading to the community; and
WHEREAS, the excursion train is an icon of the Grapevine tourism industry
through regular runs, charters, and special events such as Day Out With Thomas and
North Pole Express; and
WHEREAS, Ben Garrett, Jr. has agreed to sell the above listed equipment to the
Grapevine Vintage Railroad for the sum of $60,000.00; and
WHEREAS, the Convention & Visitors Bureau and the City Manager recommend
the purchase of said equipment from Ben Garrett, Jr.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That all matters stated in the preamble are true and correct and
incorporated herein as if copied in their entirety.
Section 2. That the Grapevine Vintage Railroad purchase from Ben Garrett,
Jr. three articulated lounge cars in an as -is condition.
Section 3. That the City Council of the City of Grapevine authorizes the
expenditure of $90,000.00 and the appropriation of $90,000.00 from the CVB fund
(Unappropriated Fund Balance) Account #115 - 44582 - 350 -07.
Section 4. That on receipt of payment, Ben Garrett, Jr. will provide to the
Grapevine Vintage Railroad a bill of sale.
Section 5. That this resolution shall take effect from and after the date of its
passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 2nd day of April, 2013.
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William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
J di Brown
Ci Secretary
John F. Boyle, Jr.
City Attorney
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