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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.B.2. Acceptance of Donation from Fairmount Santrol, Res. No. 7545 Consent Business 4. B. 2. SHAKOPEE TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Rick Coleman, Fire Chief DATE: 02/03/2015 SUBJECT: Acceptance of Donation from Fairmount Santrol, Res. No. 7545 (A) Action Sought The City Council is asked to adopt Resolution No. 7545, a Resolution of the City of Shakopee, Minnesota, accepting the donation of$14,367 from Fairmount Santrol to be used by the Fire Department for equipment acquisition. Background Fairmount Santrol, doing business locally as Shakopee Sand LLC, has graciously offered a $14,367 cash donation to the Fire Department to be used toward the acquisition of new fire helmets. These new helmets will aid in the safety and protection of our firefighters. Recommendation Staff recommends approval of Resolution No. 7545. Budget Impact This item has no budget impact. Relationship to Vision A. Keep Shakopee a safe and healthy community where residents can pursue active and quality lifestyles. Requested Action If the Council concurs, it should offer Resolution No. 7545, a Resolution of the City of Shakopee, Minnesota, Accepting the Donation of$14,367 from Fairmount Santrol, and move its adoption. Attachments: Resolution No. 7545 RESOLUTION No. 7545 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA,ACCEPTING THE DONATION OF $14,367.00 FROM FAIRMOUNT SANTROL WHEREAS, on February 3, 2015, the City Council adopted resolution No. 7545, which established procedure relating to the receipt of donation by the city; and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 7545 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 Santrol, doing business locally as Shakopee Sand LLC, has generously donated $14,367.00 to be used by the fire department for equipment acquisition; and WHEREAS, such donation will be used by the fire department to purchase new fire helmets; and WHEREAS, such safety equipment will enhance the protection of the fire department personnel. 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 3rd day of February, 2015. Brad Tabke Mayor of the City of Shakopee ATTEST: City Clerk