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CITY OF SHAKOPEE
Police Department COt~SENT
Memorandum
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
Mark McNeill, City Administrator
FROM: Teri Scherer, Police Secreta~~~
SUBJECT: Request to accept W AL-MART Donation by
Resolution No. 6325
DATE: November 7,2005
INTRODUCTION:
The Shakopee Police Department is offering Resolution No. 6325, to accept donations
totaling $2,750 from the W AL-MART Foundation. The W AL-MART Foundation has
made two donations to the Shakopee Police Department in the amounts of$1,750 and
$1,000.
BACKGROUND:
These funds are intended as donations to the Police Department with no designated
assignment, and are presented to council at this time.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Offer Resolution No. 6325.
2. Do not offer Resolution No. 6325.
3. Table and provide direction to staff.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends alternative #1.
ACTION REQUESTED:
If council concurs, offer Resolution No. 6325 accepting the donation and move its
adoption.
This action supports City Goals: 1
# 3 Provide quality services with available resources.
#11 Ensure a safe and secure community.
RESOLUTION NO. 6325
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SHAKOPEE, MlNNESOT A, ACCEPTING A
$2,750 DONATION FROM W AL-MART FOUNDATION.
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, W AL-MART Foundation has graciously donated $2,750 to the
Shakopee Police Department.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA, that the donation of$2,750 is gratefully
accepted.
FURTHER, that City staffis directed to send a letter to the donor, acknowledging
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 _ day of 2005.
Mayor of the City of Shakopee
ATTEST:
City Clerk