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SHAKOPEE
TO: Mayor and City Council
Mark McNeill, City Administrator
FROM: Jamie Polley, Parks, Recreation&Natural Resources Director
DATE: 12/17/2013
SUBJECT: Acceptance of Donation of Dugout Roofs by the Shakopee Youth Baseball
Association -Resolution No. 7397 (D)
Action Sought
The City Council is asked to offer Resolution No. 7397, A Resolution of the City of Shakopee,
Minnesota Accepting the Donation of Dugout Roofs From the Shakopee Youth Baseball
Association.
Background and Discussion
On April 2, 2013 and October 1, 2013 the City Council approved the construction of dugout roofs
by the Shakopee Youth Baseball Association at Riverview Park and Green Meadows Park. As a
condition of the City Council's approval, the Shakopee Youth Baseball Association has agreed to
maintain the roofs and fix or replace the roofs if and when needed. The dugout roofs have now
been completed. The cost of the additions total $15,782. Upon accepting the donation of these
improvements the additions will be added to the City's Park Asset list. Similarly, the City
accepted the construction and donation of batting cages from the Shakopee Youth Baseball
Association and Shakopee School District in November of 2012.
The City of Shakopee appreciates the generosity and partnership of the Shakopee Youth Baseball
Association, which helps support the City's parks and recreation services and given time and
resources over the years to help make the Shakopee facilities wonderful facilities for the youth.
Relationship to Vision
D. Maintain, improve and create strong partnerships with other public and private sector entities.
Requested Action
The City Council, if concur, offer Resolution No. 7397, A Resolution of the City of Shakopee,
Minnesota Accepting the Donation of Dugout Roofs From the Shakopee Youth Baseball
Association.
Attachments: Resolution No. 7397
RESOLUTION NO. 7397
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA
ACCEPTING THE DONATION OF DUGOUT ROOFS FROM
THE SHAKOPEE YOUTH BASEBALL 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 of the City Council, and shall require a two-thirds
majority of the Council for acceptance; and
WHEREAS, THE SHAKOPEE YOUTH BASEBALL ASSOCIATION have
generously constructed and donated dugout roofs for Riverview Park and Green
Meadows Park; and
WHEREAS, such donations will be made a part of the City's Park Assets;
and
WHEREAS, such donations will help improve park facilities and enhance
the overall quality of life in 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 17th day of December, 2013.
Brad Tabke
Mayor of the City of Shakopee
ATTEST:
City Clerk