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CITY OF SHAKOPEE
MEMORANDUM
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Mark McNeill, City Administrator
From: Sherry Dvorak, Recreation Supervisor
Meeting Date: December 16, 2008
Subject: Acceptance of Donation from RMS Electronics Inc, Resolution No.
6850
INTRODUCTION
City Council is asked to adopt Resolution No. 6850, a resolution of the City of Shakopee,
Minnesota, accepting a stainless steel commercial grade upright freezer and two
stainless steel commercial grade food carts from the RMS Electronics Inc. RMS
Electronics Inc is owned and operated by Bill Schleper.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
The City has received a donation from the RMS Electronics Inc. of a commercial grade
freezer and two commercial grade food carts to be used in the Joe Schleper Stadium
'concession stand. Total value of the property being donated is approximately $1700.00.
The City of Shakopee appreciates the generosity of the RMS Electronics Inc., which
helps support the City's parks and recreation services, specifically activities taking place
at Joe Schleper Stadium.
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. Vibrant, resilient and stable
REQUESTED ACTION
City Council is asked to, by motion:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 6850, a resolution of the City of Shakopee, Minnesota,
accepting a stainless steel commercial grade upright freezer and two stainless
steel commercial grade food cards from the RMS Electronics Inc.
RESOLUTION NO. 6850
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA
ACCEPTING A DONATION OF FREEZER AND CONCESSION FOOD CARTS FROM
RMS ELECTRONICS, INC.
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, RMS ELECTRONICS have generously given a donation of a
commercial grade freezer and concession food carts valued in the amount of $1,700;
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 property donation is gratefully accepted; and
FURTHER, the property donation shall be used for concession operations at Joe
Schleper Stadium, 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 16th Day of December, 2008.
John J. Schmitt
Mayor of the City of Shakopee
ATTEST:
City Clerk