HomeMy WebLinkAbout5.A.2. Accept Donation from Target-Res. No. 6565
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CITY OF SHAKOPEE
Police Department
Memorandum
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Mark McNeill, City Administrator
FROM: Captain Craig Robson c.JL
SUBJECT: Request to accept Target donation by
Resolution No. 6565
DATE: January 10,2007
INTRODUCTION:
The Shakopee Police Department is offering Resolution No. 6565, to accept the donation of
12 gently used Dell computers and 12 monitors from Target.
BACKGROUND:
Target is committed to partnering with the public sector through their Target and Blue program,
a program that actively supports law enforcement agencies to build stronger, safer COmmunities.
Target has donated 12 gently used Dell computers and 12 monitors to the Shakopee Police
Department. Our IT Department has evaluated the computers and considers them-acceptable for
use on our network. Our implementation plan is to deploy the majority ofthe computers in the
Emergency Operation Center (EOC).
VISIONING RELATIONSIDP
This action supports:
Goal B: High Quality of Life
Strategy 6: Provide high quality services
Strategy 10: Ensure City's fiscal health
ALTERNATIVES;
1. Offer Resolution No. 6565.
2. Do not offer Resolution No. 6565. \
3. Table and provide direction to staff.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends alternatiy~ #,1.
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ACTION REQUESTED:
If council concurs, offer Resolution, No. 6565, A Resolution of the City of Shakopee, Minnesota,
accepting 12 gently used Dell computers and 12 monitors and move its adoption.
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RESOLUTION NO. 6565
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA,
ACCEPTING THE DONATION OF
TWELVE DELL COMPUTERS AND TWELVE MONITORS FROM TARGET.
WHEREAS, on November 6, 2002, the City Council adopted Resolution No.
5794, which established procedure relating to the receipt of gifts and donations by the
City; and
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 5794 specifies that donations valued over $1,000
shall be accepted by resolution of the City Council, and shall require a two-thirds
majority of the City Council for acceptance; and
WHEREAS, Target is committed to partnering with the public sector through
their Target and Blue program, a program that actively supports law enforcement
agencies to build stronger, safer communities; and
WHEREAS, Target has graciously donated twelve gently used Dell computers
and twelve monitors to the Shakopee Police Department.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA, that the donation of twelve gently used Dell
Computers and twelve monitors from Target is gratefully accepted.
FURTHER, that City staff is.Jir€~d~te-S€Bd~.gr-tG--the--d{)n{)r,.aGkn.owl.edging---~---c----~-------
receipt of the gift and expressing the 'appreciation of the City Council. .
Adopted in adjourned regular session of the City Council of the City of Shakopee,
Minnesota held this 16th day of January, 2007.
Mayor of the City of Shakopee
ATTEST:
City Clerk
January 17,2007
Ms. Brad Brekke, Vice President - Assets Protection
Target
1000 Nicollet Mall, TPN-08K
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Re: Dell computer donation
Dear Mr. Brekke,
Thank you for Targets recent donation of twelve Dell computers and monitors to the
Shakopee Police Department. Your generous contribution is greatly appreciated. Chief
Dan Hughes indicates that the computers will be deployed to their Emergency Operation
Center.
On behalf of the Shakopee Police Department and the citizens of Shakopee, thank you.
Your donation will help make Shakopee a safe place to live, work and visit.
If we can be of service to you in the future, do not hesitate to contact us.
Sincerely,
John 1. Schmitt
Mayor
Cc: Mahogany Eller