HomeMy WebLinkAbout5.B.4. A Resolution of the City of Shakopee, Minnesota accepting the donation of $5,000 from Fairmont Minerals - Res. No. 7530 PIM latAll Consent Business 5. B. 4.
SI-LAKOI'EE
TO: Mayor and City Council
Mark McNeill, City Administrator
FROM: Chris Dellwo, Captain
DATE: 12/16/2014
SUBJECT: A Resolution of the City of Shakopee, Minnesota Accepting the Donation of$5,000
from Fairmount Minerals-Res. No. 7530 (A)
Action Sought
The City Council is asked to adopt resolution No. 7530, a Resolution of the City of Shakopee,
Minnesota, accepting the donation of$5,000 from Fairmount Minerals to be used by the police
department for equipment acquisition.
Background
Fairmount Minerals, doing business locally as Shakopee Sand LLC, has graciously offered a
$5,000 cash donation to the police department to be used toward the acquisition of two mobile
biometric fingerprint identification scanners. These scanners aid in identifying persons whose
identity is in question by scanning fingerprints and having those fingerprints run through a State
fingerprint database all while in the field.
Under MN State Statute 465 03 Acceptance of Gifts, the statute requires the "acceptance of every
grant or devise of real or personal property on terms prescribed by the donor made by resolution
of the governing board, adopted by two-thirds majority of its members".
Compliance with this statute has been confirmed with the City audit staff.
Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of Resolution No. 7530.
Budget Impact
None. The acquisition cost of the technology purchase is covered by the donation.
Relationship to Vision
A. Keep Shakopee a safe and healthy community where residents can pursue active and healthy
lifestyles.
Requested Action
If Council concurs, it should, by motion, approve Resolution No. 7530, a Resolution of the City
of Shakopee, Minnesota, Accepting the Donation of$5,000 from Fairmount Minerals, as required
under MN State Statute.
Attachments: Resolution 7530
RESOLUTION#7530
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SHAKOPEE,MINNESOTA,ACCEPTING
THE DONATION OF $5000 FROM FAIRMOUNT MINERALS
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, Fairmount Minerals, doing business locally as Shakopee Sand LLC,
has generously donated$5000 to be used by the police department for equipment
acquisition; and
WHEREAS, such donation will be used by the police department to purchase two
mobile biometric fingerprint identification scanners; and
WHEREAS, such technology will enhance the capabilities of the police
department to maintain a safe and healthy community.
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 16th day of December, 2014.
Brad Tabke
Mayor of the City of Shakopee
ATTEST:
City Clerk