97-5114 Agr Plane TransferRESOLUTION NUMBER 97-5114
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF AN RB -47H
AIRCRAFT TO THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE MUSEUM.
WHEREAS, the U.S. Air Force has requested that the City of Salina
transfer the RB -47H aircraft currently on display at the Salina Municipal
Airport back to the U. S. Air Force, at the expense of the U. S. Air Force, for
the purpose of including it in a newly constructed exhibit building of the U. S.
Air Force Museum dedicated to an exhibit of Cold War history; and
WHEREAS, transfer of the RB -47H aircraft, which is the only
surviving example of its type, back to the U.S. Air Force for display in its
museum would allow for full restoration of the aircraft to apparent operational
condition and indoor exhibition of the aircraft; and
WHEREAS, the U.S. Air Force has indicated that the City of Salina
would be provided appropriate donor credit in recognition of its support of the
effort of the U.S. Air Force; and
WHEREAS, the U.S. Air Force has offered to provide another
aircraft more appropriate for static display at the Kansas Wing of the Civil Air
Patrol Headquarters Building; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to suggest to the officials representing the
U.S. Air Force Museum the possibility of incorporation in its Cold War exhibit,
the outstanding professional historical exhibit on the Schilling Air Force Base
developed by the Smoky Hill Museum.
SO NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body of
the City of Salina, Kansas:
Section 1. That the City Manager is hereby authorized to take those
actions, including the execution of any related documents, necessary to:
A. Transfer to the U.S. Air Force, at its expense, the RB -47H
aircraft currently on display at the Salina Municipal Airport for
restoration and display at the U.S. Air Force Museum as a part of
its new exhibit of Cold War history.
B. Accept from the U.S. Air Force, at its expense, an appropriate
aircraft for static display at the Kansas Wing of the Civil Air Patrol
Headquarters Building.
C. Offer to the U.S. Air Force Museum a duplicate of the historical
exhibit on the Schilling Air Force Base developed by the Smoky Hill
Museum.
Section 2. That this resolution shall be in full force and effect
from and after its adoption.
Adopted by the Board of Commissioners and signed by the Mayor
this 10th day of February, 1997.
Evel Maxwell, Mayor
(SEAL)
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