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HomeMy WebLinkAbout5.A.2. Accept Donation from the Shakopee Jaycees-Res. No. 6714 S ft ' J-, CITY OF SHAKOPEE MEMORANDUM C' O,.".~,t'~T' , . f~~~~~ To: Mayor and City Council Mark McNeill, City Administrator From: Brad Eller, Recreation Supervisor Meeting Date: January 2, 2008 Subject: Acceptance of Shakopee Jaycees Donation, Resolution No. 6714 INTRODUCTION Attached is resolution No. 6714, a resolution of the City of Shakopee, Minnesota, accepting a $1000.00 donation from the Shakopee Jaycees. BACKGROUND The City has received a donation from the Shakopee Jaycees in support of the Enigma Teen Center. The donation would support the purchasing of recreational equipment for the teen center. REQUESTED ACTION If City Council concurs, it should, by motion adopt Resolution No. 6714, a resolution of the City of Shakopee, Minnesota, accepting a $1000.00 donation from the Shakopee Jaycees. RESOLUTION NO. 6714 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA ACCEPTING A DONATION OF $1,000.00 FROM THE SHAKOPEE JAYCEES 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 JAYCEES have generously donated $1000.00 from proceeds to support the Enigma Teen Center; and WHEREAS, such a donation will help improve the teen center facility and enhance the overall opportunities and quality of life in Shakopee. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA, that the donation of $1000.00 from the SHAKOPEE JAYCEES is gratefully accepted; and FURTHER, the money shall be used in the City's teen center facility, 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 reqular session of the City Council of the City of Shakopee, Minnesota, held this 2nd Day of January, 2008. John J. Schmitt Mayor of the City of Shako pee ATTEST: City Clerk