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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.E.1. A Resolution of the City of Shakopee, Minnesota Accepting the Donation of $5000 from Shutterfly, Inc. for the Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Department - Res. No 7372 Consent Business 4. E. 1. SHAKOPEE TO: Mayor and City Council Mark McNeill, City Administrator FROM: Jamie Polley, Parks, Recreation&Natural Resources Director DATE: 10/15/2013 SUBJECT: A Resolution of the City of Shakopee, Minnesota Accepting the Doriation of$5000 from Shutterfly, Inc. for the Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Department- Res. No 7372 (D) Action Sought The City Council is asked to adopt Resolution No 7372, a Resolution of the City of Shakopee, Minnesota, Accepting the Donation of$5000 from Shutterfly, Inc. Introduction The City Council is asked to consider a donation of$5000 from Shutterfly, Inc. Background Shutterfly is a new business which is coming to Shakopee, whose facility will be located in the Dean Lakes Development. As part of Shutterfly's ground breaking ceremony on September 10, 2013 the company chose to make a $5000 donation to the City's Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Department. Representatives from Shutterfly, Inc. presented an over-sized check to the Mayor during the ground breaking ceremony. The check may possibly be displayed at the Shakopee Community Center to recognize Shutterfly, Inc's generous donation. Relationship to Vision D. Maintain, improve and create strong partnerships with other public and pr ivate sector entities. Requested Action If the City Council concurs, it should, by motion, approve Resolution No. 7372, E Resolution of the City of Shakopee, Minnesota Accepting the Donation of$5000 from Shutterf y, Inc. Attachments: Resolution 7372 RESOLUTION NO. 7372 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA ACCEPTING THE DONATION OF $5000 FROM SHUTTERFLY INC. 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 or gifts shall be accepted by resolution of the City Council, and shall require a two-thirds majority of the Council for acceptance; and WHEREAS, SHUTTERFLY, INC, a local business has generously donated $5000 to the Shakopee Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Department; and WHEREAS, such donations will enhance the Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Department for the citizens of Shakopee. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA, that the donation is gratefully accepted; and 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 15th day of October, 2013. Brad Tabke Mayor of the City of Shakopee ATTEST: City Clerk