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SHAKOPEE
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Rick Coleman, Fire Chief
DATE: 06/02/2015
SUBJECT: Acceptance of Grant from Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community
(SMSC), Res. No.7579 (E)
Action Sought
The City Council is asked to adopt Resolution No.7579, a Resolution of the City of
Shakopee, Minnesota, accepting the grant of$30,000 from Shakopee
Mdewakanton Sioux Community to be used by the Fire Department for updates and
enhancements to the search and rescue training room.
Background
On March 3, the City Council authorized the Fire Department to submit an
application to the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community for a $30,000 grant
for training materials and equipment. Specifically, the money will be used for
updates and enhancements to the search and rescue training room located in the
lower level of Fire Station #1.
Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community has graciously selected the Fire
Department to receive a grant in the amount of$30,000 for the search and rescue
training room project.
Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of Resolution No. 7579.
Budget Impact
With the acceptance of the grant , the City is required to provide a 20% local match
which will come from in-kind services of 200 hours of staff time for construction.
Relationship to Vision
This supports Goal E: Deliver effective and efficient public services by a staff of
well-trained, caring and professional employees.
Requested Action
If the Council concurs, it should offer Resolution No. 7579, a Resolution of the
City of Shakopee, Minnesota, accepting a grant of$30,000 from the Shakopee
Mdewakanton Sioux Community, and move its adoption.
Attachments: Resolution No. 7579
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RESOLUTION No. 7579
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA,ACCEPTING THE DONATION OF
$30,000.00 FROM SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
WHEREAS, on June 2, 2015, the City Council adopted resolution No. 7579, which
established procedure relating to the receipt of donation by the city; and
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 7579 specifies that grant shall be accepted by resolution of
the City Council, and shall require a two-thirds majority of the Council for acceptance; and
WHEREAS, Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community, has generously granted
$30,000.00 to be used by the Fire Department for equipment acquisition; and
WHEREAS, such donation will be used by the Fire Department to update and enhance
the search and rescue training room; and
WHEREAS, such updates and enhancements will enhance the training of 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 Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux
Community, acknowledging the receipt of the grant and expressing the appreciation of the City
Council.
Adopted in regular session of the City Council of the City of Shakopee, Minnesota held
this 2rd day of June, 2015.
Brad Tabke
Mayor of the City of Shakopee
ATTEST:
City Clerk