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An Ordinance of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, authorizing the transfer of Ownership of certain historic artifacts associated with President Abraham Lincoln.
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Whereas, the County Administrative Code provides for disposal of County owned personal property; and
Whereas, the County is in the owner of certain artifacts associated with President Abraham Lincoln; and
Whereas, the Director of the County Parks Department has provided conservation of said artifacts by agreement with the Senator John Heinz Pittsburgh Regional History Center; and
Whereas, the Senator John Heinz Pittsburgh Regional History Center is the official repository of Allegheny County artifacts; and
Whereas, the Senator John Heinz Pittsburgh Regional History Center has the personnel and facilities to permanently maintain and conserve the said artifacts; and place said artifacts on exhibit for enjoyment by all citizens of Allegheny County and
Whereas, Article IV, Section 2 (k) of the Allegheny County Home Rule Charter provides that County Council may authorize, by ordinance, the conveyance of County-owned real or personal property.
The Council of the County of Allegheny hereby enacts as follows:
Section 1. Incorporation of Preamble
The provisions set forth in the preamble to this Ordinance are incorporated by reference in their entirety herein.
Section 2. Authorization to Transfer Possession and Ownership of President
Abraham Lincoln Artifacts
Pursuant to the Administrative Code, County Council does hereby authorize and approve the transfer of ownership of certain historical artifacts namely:
a. (3) Blue Prints;
b. Bible;
c Chair: Rocking - cut out back - like #15
d. Bureau: Wardrobe (7) pieces;
e. Chair - commode/or storage
f. Commode with pot and lid;
g. Chair - back and seat feather - tops carved heads
h. Bed - 22 pieces
i. 1 Bundle of 8 slats;
ii. 1 Bundle of 3 boards;
iii. 3 Wide, thin boards;
iv. 2...
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