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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.A. Acceptance of Donation from the Shakopee Jaycees-Res. No. 6762 'f,A# )/-:- -. 'CITY OF SHAKOPEE MEMORANDUM To: Mayor and City Council Mark McNeill, City Administrator From: Sherry Dvorak, Recr~ation Supervisor Meeting Date: April 22, 2008 Subject: .. Acceptance of Donation from Shakopee Jaycees, Resolution No. 6762 INTRODUCTION City Council is asked to adopt Resolution No. 6762, a resolution of the City of Shakopee, Minnesota, accepting a monetary donation in the amount of $3,874.00 for refrigeration equipment from the Shakopee Jaycees. BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION The Shakopee Jaycees would like to update the refrigeration units at the Tahpah Park Softball Complex. The monetary donation would be used to purchase a new worktop freezer and reach- in freezer. The reach-in freezer will be exchanged with the new worktop refrigerator from SandVenture Aquatic Park to provide each facility with the proper equipment. All units would be become property of the City. The City of Shakopee appreciates the continuing generosity of the Shakopee Jaycees, which helps support the City's parks and recreation services and the development of Tahpah Park. 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 serves our residents, employees and guests. With this in mind, this action appears to meet the following aspects of the City's vision: Goals: Vibrant, resilient and stable Financially strong REOUESTED ACTION City Council is asked to adopt Resolution No. 6762, a resolution of the City of Shakopee, Minnesota, accepting the monetary donation in the amount of $3,874.00 from the Shakopee Jaycees. RESOLUTION NO. 6762 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA ACCEPTING A DONATION OF FREEZER AND REFRIGERATOR FROM THE SHAKOPEEJAYCEES 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 resolLition of the City Council, and shall require a two-thirds majority of the Council for acceptance; and WHEREAS, THE SHAKOPEE JAYCEES have generously given a monetary donation in the amount of $3,874 for refrigeration equipment; 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 monetary donation is gratefully accepted; and FURTHER, the monetary donation shall be used for the purchase of new refrigeration units, 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 22nd Day of April, 2008. John J. Schmitt Mayor of the City of Shakopee ATTEST: City Clerk