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HomeMy WebLinkAbout15.B.3. Acceptance of Knights of Columbus Donation-Res. No. 6257 IS. f3. 3~ CITY OF SHAKOPEE MEMORANDUM CONSEfvT To: Mayor and City Council Mark McNeill, City Administrator From: Brad Eller, Recreation Supervisor Meeting Date: June 7,2005 Subject: Acceptance of Knights of Columbus Donation, Resolution No, 6257 INTRODUCTION City Council is asked to adopt Resolution No, 6257, a resolution of the City of Shakopee, Minnesota, accepting a $1013,08 donation from the Knights of Columbus. BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION The City has received a donation from the Knights of Columbus to help fund the operation of the Enigma Teen Center. The donation would support the purchasing of equipment for the teen center, including the recent stage replacement project. The Teen Advisory Board members of Enigma volunteered their time and worked with the Knights of Columbus at the Euchremania II event held in February. Members helped with tasks and also ran a silent auction, The City of Shakopee appreciates the generosity of the Knights of Columbus for this donation, which helps support the City's parks and recreation services, The City's donation policy requires a 2/3 vote to accept cash donations over $1,000. REQUESTED ACTION If City Council concurs, it should, by motion adopt Resolution No. 6257, a resolution of the City of Shakopee, Minnesota, accepting a $1013.08 donation from the Knights of Columbus, RESOLUTION NO. 6257 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA ACCEPTING A DONATION OF $1013.08 FROM THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 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 of real property shall be accepted by resolution of the City Council, and shall require a two-thirds majority of the Council for acceptance; and WHEREAS, THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS have generously donated $1013.08 from proceeds of the Euchremania II event to support the Enigma Teen Center;and WHEREAS, such a donation will help improve park facilities and enhance the overall quality of like in Shakopee. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA, that the donation of $1013.08 from the Knights of Columbus is gratefully accepted; and FURTHER, the money shall be used in the City's teen center facility, which is consistent with the wishes of the donor. FURTHER, the City staff is directed to send a letter to the donor, acknowledging receipt of the gift and expressing the appreciation of the City Council. Adopted in reqular session of the City Council of the City of Shakopee, Minnesota, held this yth Day of June, 2005, John J. Schmitt Mayor of the City of Shakopee ATTEST: City Clerk SHAKOPEE PARKS & RECREATION, NATURAL RESOURCES, AND FACILITIES June 2, 2005 Knights of Columbus 1760 4th Ave. E. Shakopee, MN 55379 Dear Knights of Columbus, On behalf of the Shakopee City Council and the residents of Shakopee, I would like to thank you for the cash donation for use in our teen center facility. This donation raised from proceeds of the Euchremania II event will help us reach our goal of constructing a permanent stage and will provide outstanding opportunities for the teens of Shakopee and surrounding communities, Sincerely, ~~ John J, Schmitt Mark Themig Mayor Parks, Recreation and Facilities Director ~MfL?jN Brad Eller Recreation Supervisor COMMUNITY PRIDE SINCE 1857 1255 Fuller Street. Shakopee, Minnesota' 55379-1351 . 952-233-9500' FAX 952-233-3831 www,ci,shakopee,mn,us . parks@ci,shakopee,mluls