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HomeMy WebLinkAbout5.A.1. Donations for Tahpah Park Lighting Improvements-Res. No. 6431 & 6437 5:f).J. CITY OF SHAKOPEE MEMORANDUM To: Mayor and City Council CONSENT Mark McNeill, City Administrator From: Sherry Dvorak, Recreation Supervisor Meeting Date: June 6, 2006 Subject: Acceptance of Donations from Men's Softball League, Resolution No. 6431 and Co-Rec Softball League, Resolution No. 6437 for Lighting,Improvements at ! Tahpah Park INTRODUCTION City Council is asked to adopt Resolution No. 6431, a resolution of the City of Shakopee, Minnesota, accepting a donation in the amount of $8000.00 from the ShakopeeMen's Softball League and Resolution No. 6437, a resolution of the City of Shakopee, Minnesota, accepting a donation in the amount of $3600.00 from the Shakopee Co-Rec Softball League. BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION In 2004, the Shakopee Men's Softball League and the Shakopee Co-Rec Softball League decided to take an active role .in helping to fund future improvement projects at Tahpah Park by collecting a park improvement fee from each team participating in the leagues. With the Tahpah Park Reconstruction and Improvement Project to begin in August, the Leagues would like to donate the funds they have collected. The amounts being donated from each league are as follows: Men's Softball League $8000.00 Co-Rec League $3600.00 The City's donation policy requires a 2/3 vote to accept cash donations over $1,000 and donations of real property . VISIONING RELATIONSHIP The acceptance of the donation will help ensure the long-term viability of the City's park system that serv,es our residents, employees and guests. With this inmind, 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.6431, a resolution of the City of Shakopee, Minnesota, accepting the $8000.00 donation from the Shakopee Men's Softball League and Resolution No. . 6437, a resolution of the City of Shakopee, Minnesota, accepting the $3600.00 donation from the Shakopee Co- Ree Softball League. RESOLUTION NO. 6431 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA ACCEPTING A DONATION OF $8000.00 FROM THE SHAKOPEE ,MEN'S SOFTBALL LEAGUE 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 MEN'S SOFTBALL LEAGUE have generously donated $8000.00 for the 2006 Tahpah Park Reconstruction Project; and WHEREAS, such a donation will help improve park facilities and enhance the overall quality of like in Shakopee. NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA, that the donation in the amount of , $8000.00 is gratefully accepted; and FURTHER, the $8000.00 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 6th Day of June, 2006. John J. Schmitt Mayor of the City of Shakopee ATTEST: City Clerk RESOLUTION NO. 6437 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA ACCEPTING A DONATION OF $3,600.00 FROM THE SHAKOPEE CO-REC SOFTBALL LEAGUE 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 CO-REC SOFTBALL LEAGUE have generously donated $ 3,600.00 for the 2006 Tahpah Park Reconstruction Project; and WHEREAS, such a donation will help improve park facilities and enhance the overall quality of like in Shakopee. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA, that the donation in the amount of $3,600.00 is gratefully accepted; and FURTHER, the $3,600.00 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 sehd 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 6th Day of June, 2006. John J. Schmitt Mayor of the City of Shakopee ATTEST: City Clerk