City of Milwaukee - File #: 080032

• File #: 080032
• Version: 1
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 4/15/2008
• In control: PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
• Final action: 5/20/2008
• Title: Substitute resolution accepting the gift of a grandfather clock.
• Sponsors: ALD. HINES JR.
• Indexes: GIFTS

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result	Tally
5/30/2008	1	MAYOR	SIGNED
5/20/2008	1	COMMON COUNCIL	ADOPTED	Pass	13:0
5/7/2008	1	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION	Pass	3:0
5/6/2008	1	CITY CLERK	DRAFT SUBMITTED
4/30/2008	0	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	HEARING NOTICES SENT
4/28/2008	0	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	REFERRED TO
4/15/2008	0	COMMON COUNCIL	ASSIGNED TO

Number
080032
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference

Sponsor
ALD. HINES
Title
Substitute resolution accepting the gift of a grandfather clock.

Analysis
This resolution authorizes the City of Milwaukee to accept the donation of a historic grandfather clock from the granddaughter of longtime alderman and Common Council President Cornelius L. Corcoran.

Body
Whereas, Section 304-24 of the City of Milwaukee Code of Ordinances regulates the receipt, appropriation, and expenditure of contributions received by the City; and

Whereas, Michelle Holly, granddaughter of longtime alderman and Common Council President Cornelius L. Corcoran, wishes to donate the grandfather clock that for decades graced the main hallway of former Common Council President Corcoran’s home at State and Cass Streets; and

Whereas, Former Common Council President Corcoran faithfully served Milwaukee as alderman for 44 years and as Council President for 30 years; and

Whereas, Former Council President Corcoran was instrumental in developing Milwaukee’s lakefront and harbor which have been, and continue to be, used and enjoyed by generations of Milwaukeeans and visitors to the City, and contribute to the high quality of life in Milwaukee; and

Whereas, The grandfather clock offered to the City is a beautiful and valuable furnishing that will serve as an elegant artifact and bring Milwaukee’s great history alive for residents and visitors, and connect the City to its past; now, therefore, be it

Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the City graciously accepts this generous donation made by Michelle Holly of the grandfather clock once owned by her grandfather, Cornelius L. Corcoran, longtime alderman and Common Council President; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the City Clerk shall take charge of this donation and see that this grandfather clock is located and displayed in a setting befitting its beauty, utility and historic significance.

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