HomeMy WebLinkAbout5.D.1. Accept Donation of Computers and Monitors from Target-Res. No. 6671
CITY OF SHAKOPEE
Police Department
Memorandum
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TO:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Mark McNeill, City Administrator
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FROM:
Captain Craig Robson
SUBJECT:
Request to accept Target donation by
Resolution No. 6671
DATE:
October 16, 2007
INTRODUCTION:
The Shakopee Police Department is offering Resolution No. 6671, to accept the donation of
4 gently used Dell computers and 4 monitors from Target.
BACKGROUND:
Target is committed to partnering with the public sector through their Target and Blue program,
a program that actively supports law enforcement agencies to build stronger, safer communities.
Target has donated 4 gently used Dell computers and 4 monitors to the Shakopee Police
Department. Our IT Department has evaluated the computers and considers them acceptable for
use on our network. Our implementation plan is to deploy the majority of the computers in the
Emergency Operation Center (EOC).
VISIONING RELATIONSHIP
This action supports:
Goal B: High Quality of Life
Strategy 6: Provide high quality services
Strategy 10: Ensure City's fiscal health
AL TERNA TIVES;
1. Offer Resolution No. 6671.
2. Do not offer Resolution No. 6671.
3. Table and provide direction to staff.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends alternative #1.
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ACTION REQUESTED:
.
If council concurs, offer Resolution No. 6671, A Resolution of the City of Shakopee, Minnesota,
Accepting Four Dell Computers and Four Monitors from Target, and move its adoption.
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RESOLUTION NO. 6671
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA,
ACCEPTING THE DONATION OF
FOUR DELL COMPUTERS AND FOUR MONITORS FROM TARGET.
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, Target is committed to partnering with the public sector through
their Target and Blue program, a program that actively supports law enforcement
agencies to build stronger, safer communities; and
WHEREAS, Target has graciously donated four gently used Dell computers and
four monitors to the Shakopee Police Department.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA, that the donation of four gently used Dell
Computers and four monitors from Target is gratefully accepted.
FURTHER, that 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 adjourned regular session of the City Council of the City of Shako pee,
Minnesota held this 16th day of October, 2007.
MaYQr of the City of Shakopee
ATTEST:
City Clerk