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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.E.2. Acceptance of Donation from Shakopee Baseball Association Res. No. 7573 Consent Business 4. E. 2. SH AKOPEE TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Sherry Dvorak, Recreation Supervisor DATE: 04/21/2015 SUBJECT: Acceptance of Donation from Shakopee Youth Baseball Association, Res. No. 7573 (D) 4., t Action Sought City Council is asked to adopt Resolution No.7573, A Resolution of the City of Shakopee, Minnesota, Accepting a Daktronics Scoreboard from the Shakopee Youth Baseball Association. Background and Discussion The City has received a donation from the Shakopee Youth Baseball Association (SYBA) of a Daktronics Scoreboard to be installed at Green Meadows Park. SYBA will also pay for the installation of the scoreboard. This new scoreboard will be similar to the one installed at Riverview Park. The Park Maintenance Division had concerns involving the long-term maintenance of the scoreboard and the impact that it could have on their budget. With their concerns in mind, Staff recommends that the City accept the donation of the scoreboard as proposed with the following consideration: 1.The City assumes the long-term maintenance of the scoreboard, with a condition that the City can choose to discontinue the scoreboard if the maintenance becomes an issue. The City of Shakopee appreciates the generosity of the Shakopee Youth Baseball Association, which helps support the City's parks and recreation services. The City's donation policy requires a 2/3 vote to accept cash donations over $1,000 and donations of real property. Relationship to Vision D Maintain improve and create strong partnerships with other public and private sector entities. Requested Action City Council is asked to adopt Resolution No. 7573, A Resolution of the City of Shakopee, Minnesota, Accepting a Daktronics Scoreboard from the Shakopee Youth Baseball Association. Attachments: Green Meadows Scoreboard Res. RESOLUTION NO. 7573 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA ACCEPTING A DONATION OF A DATKRONICS SCOREBOARD FROM THE SHAKOPEE YOUTH BASEBALL ASSOCIATION 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, SHAKOPEE YOUTH BASEBALL ASSOCIATION has generously purchased a Daktronics Scoreboard; and WHEREAS, THE SHAKOPEE YOUTH BASEBALL ASSOCIATION has generously donated and installed Datkronics Scoreboard; 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 of a Datkronics Scoreboard is gratefully accepted; and FURTHER, the Datkronics Scoreboard shall be placed in Green Meadows Park, 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 21st Day of April, 2015. Brad Tabke Mayor of the City of Shakopee ATTEST: City Clerk