HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-49 Resolution No. 02-49
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE DISPOSITION OF A BULL BISON AND A FEMALE BISON
WHEREAS, it is the opinion of the corporate authorities of the
City of Elgin that a bull bison and a female bison located at the
Lords Park Zoo are no longer necessary or useful to the City of
Elgin; and
WHEREAS, said bull bison and female bison are needed and
useful to the Little Ponderosa in Winchester, Illinois .
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that the City Manager is authorized and
directed to transfer all right, title, interest and possession of
a bull bison and a female bison located at the Lords Park Zoo to
the Little Ponderosa in Winchester, Illinois .
s/ Ed Schock
Ed Schock, Mayor
Presented: February 13 , 2002
Adopted: February 13 , 2002
Omnibus Vote : Yeas: 7 Nays: 0
Attest :
s/ Dolonna Mecum
Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk
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TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Joyce A. Parker, City Manager
SUBJECT: Disposition of a Bull Bison and Female Bison to the
Little Ponderosa, Winchester, Il .
PURPOSE
The purpose of this memorandum is to provide the Mayor and members
of the City Council with information to consider the disposition of
a male bison and a female bison to the Little Ponderosa,
Winchester, Il .
BACKGROUND
Staff has researched population control measures for the Lords Park
Zoo. The current over-population of animals makes it necessary to
remove selected animals from the herd. This is being done for two
reasons : the first, is to maintain blood lines as the daughters and
sons of the current are reaching breeding age; the second reason
is to maintain the correct number of animals for the pen size. The
Parks and Recreation Department has contacted several local public
zoos and wildlife sanctuaries that may be interested in our bison
and elk. The Little Ponderosa was recommended to us by Earl Wells
of the Ft . Wayne Zoo.
The Little Ponderosa is a private reserve consisting of 520 acres .
Bob Bracket is the owner and in charge of the management of the
bison herd and white tail deer herd. These animals will be used for
breeding stock. The bison will be transported by the Little
Ponderosa at no cost to the city. Mr. Bracket has provided services
for Earl Wells at the Ft . Wayne, Indiana Zoo and Jim Anderson at
the Alexandria Zoo in Alexandria, Louisiana. These agencies were
contacted and provided a positive reference for Mr. Bracket and the
Little Ponderosa.
COMMUNITY GROUPS/INTERESTED PERSONS CONTACTED
None .
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FINANCIAL IMPACT
None .
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EGAL IMPACT
None.
ALTERNATIVES
None.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Mayor and members of the City Council
approve the transfer of one bull bison and one female bison to the
Little Ponderosa, Winchester, Il .
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Respectfully submitted,
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Joyce. Parker
City Manager
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