HomeMy WebLinkAbout5.D.1. Accept $5,500 Donation for Police Equipment-Res. No. 6395
CITY OF SHAKOPEE s: O. ).
Police Department
Memorandum
CONSENT
To: Honorable Mayor, City Council
Mark McNeill, City Administrator
From: Craig Robson, Sergeant C,(l..
Subject: Accept $5,500 Donation For Police Equipment
Date: April 4, 2006
INTRODUCTION
The Shakopee Police Department is offering Resolution No. 6395, to accept a $5,500
donation from the Shakopee Eagles Aerie 4210 to be used to purchase automatic external
defibrillators (AED's). The use of any remaining funds should be dedicated to an
equipment purchase which will have a community benefit.
BACKGROUND
As a means to enhance the Police Department's emergency response capabilities, the
Shakopee Eagles Aerie 4120 wishes to donate the sum of five thousand, five hundred
dollars ($5,500) for police related equipment. They have specified the funds are to be
used to purchase AED's. The use of any remaining funds should be dedicated to an
equipment purchase which will have a community benefit.
ALTERNATIVES
1. Offer Resolution No. 6395.
2. Do not offer Resolution No. 6395.
3. Table and direct staff.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends alternative No.1.
ACTION REQUESTED
If Council concurs, it should, by motion adopt Resolution No. 6395, a resolution of the
City of Shako pee, Minnesota, accepting a donation of$5,500 for specified police
equipment from the Shakopee Eagles Aerie 4120.
RESOLUTION NO. 6395
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA, ACCEPTlNG A
$5,500 DONATION FROM THE SHAKOPEE EAGLES AERIE 4120, TO BE USED
FOR AUTOMATIC EXTERNAL DEFIBULATORS, AND THE REMAINING
BALANCE TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT WHICH WILL HAVE A COMMUNITY
BENEFIT.
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 ofthe City Council, and shall require a two-thirds
majorityofthe City Council for acceptance; and
WHEREAS, The Shakopee Eagle Aerie 4120 has graciously donated $5,500 to
purchase Automatic External Deliberators and the remaining funds dedicated to an
equipment purchase which will have a community benefit.
WHEREAS, such a donation will benefit the public when officers respond to
emergency and medical calls- for-service and provide the Police Department with
additional life-saving equipment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA, that the donation of $5,500 for specified police
equipment from the Shakopee Eagles Aerie 4120 is gratefully accepted; and
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 adjoffi'flod regular session of the City Councilofthe City of Shakopee,
Minnesota held this 4th day of April 2006.
Mayor of the City of Shakopee
ATTEST:
City Clerk