HomeMy WebLinkAbout5.C.2. Acceptance of Donation from Adult Softball Association for Lighting Improvements at Tahpah PArk-Res. No. 6420
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CITY OF SHAKOPEE CONSENT
MEMORANDUM
To: Mayor and City Council
Mark McNeill1 City Administrator
From: Sherry Dvorak1 Recreation Supervisor
Meeting Date: May 2, 2006
Subject: Acceptance of Donation from Adult Softball Association for Lighting
Improvements at Tahpah Park1 Resolution No, 6420
INTRODUCTION
City Council is asked to adopt Resolution No. 64201 a resolution of the City of Shakopee1 Minnesota,
accepting a donation in the amount of $6142,15 from the Adult Softball Association.
BACKGROUND AND. DISCUSSION
Between 1983 and approximately 1993, the Shakopee Men's Softball League, Shakopee Women's Softball
League and the Shakopee Co-Rec Softball League accessed a per player fee for improvements to Tahpah
Park, The funds collected were put into an account at the First National Bank under the nameShakopee
Adult Softball Association, During this time frame1 these funds were designated for upgrading of fields,
fencing improvements,. bleachers, base pads to all fields, pay telephone service and administrative costs,
The funds also paid for the lighting of fields 2 & 3,
In approximately, 19921 the league stopped collecting the extra fee and the leftover funds in the account
have been untouched and collecting interest since that time, To date1 there is $6142,15 in the account.
Lois Weckman, administrator of the account and the past Secretary of the ShakopeeAdult Softball
Association,.wishesto donate these funds to the City for the Tahpah Park Re-Construction Project and
specifically for the lighting of Field 1 and Field 41 as that was one of the original purposes of the account.
The City's donation policy requires a 2/3 vote to accept cash donations over $11000 and donations ofreal
property,
VISIONING RELATIONSHIP
The acceptance of the donation will help ensure the long-term viability of t~e City's park system that
serves our residents1 employees and guests, With this in mind1 this action appears to meet the following
aspects of the City's vision:
Goals: Active and healthy community
Vibrant, resilient and stable
Financially strong
Strategies: Increase use of Park and Recreation
Provide high quality services
Ensure City's fiscal health
REOUESTED ACTION
City Council is asked to adopt Resolution No,6420, a resolution of the City of Shakopee, Minnesota,
accepting the $6142,15 donation from the Shakopee Adult Softball Association,
RESOLUTION NO. 6420
A RESOLUTION OF THECITY OF SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA
ACCEPTING A DONATION OF $6142.15 FROM THE SHAKOPEE ADULT
SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION
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 ofthe City Council, and shall require a two-thirds
majority of the Council for acceptance; and
WHEREAS, THE SHAKOPEE ADUL T SOFTBALL ASSOCIAITON have
generously donated $6,142.15 for the 2006 T ahpah . Park Reconstruction.. Project;
and
WHEREAS,sucha donation will help improve park facilities and enhance
the overall quality of like in Shakopee,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THECITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA, that the donation in the amount of
$6,142,15 is gratefully accepted; and
FURTHER, the $6,142.15 donation shall be used towards the 2006
Tahpah Park Reconstruction Project, 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 regular session of the City Council of the City of Shakopee,
Minnesota held this 2nd Day of May, 2006.
John J. Schmitt
Mayor of the City of Shakopee
ATTEST:
City Clerk