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HomeMy WebLinkAbout15.C.1. Acceptance of Monetary Donation from Shakopee Crime Prevention, Inc.-Res. No. 5940 CITY OF SHAKOPEE J~ C. / , Police Department CONSENT Memorandum To: Honorable Mayor, City Council Mark McNeill, City Administrator From: Officer Cody HOmerj) . Subject: Acceptance of Monetary Donation From Shakopee Crime Prevention, Inc. Date: August 26, 2003 INTRODUCTION City Council is asked to accept a donation of $5000 from Shakopee Crime Prevention, Inc. on behalf of the Police Department, which would be used towards the purchase of a speed-monitoring trailer. BACKGROUND Shakopee Crime Prevention, Inc. has set a goal for the last year and one-half to assist the Shakopee Police Department with the purchase of a speed-monitoring trailer. The board members realize the importance of educating the public on traffic safety and have held fundraisers to raise monies towards this purchase. ALTERNATIVES 1. Accept the donation from Shakopee Crime Prevention, Inc. 2. Do not accept the donation. 3. Table for further information from staff. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends alternative one. ACTION REQUESTED If City Council concurs, it should, by motion adopt Resolution Number 5940, a resolution of the City of Shakopee, Minnesota, accepting a $5000 donation from Shakopee Crime Prevention, Inc. RESOLUTION NO. 5940 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA, ACCEPTING A $5000 DONATION FROM SHAKOPEE CRIME PREVENTION, INC. TO BE USED TOWARDS THE PURCHASE OF A SPEED-MONITORING TRAILER. 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 valued over $1,000 shall be accepted by resolution of the City Council, and shall require a two-thirds majority of the City Council for acceptance; and WHEREAS, Shakopee Crime Prevention, Inc. has generously donated $5000, which will be used towards the purchase of a speed-monitoring trailer. WHEREAS, such a donation will assist with the education of the public on traffic safety. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA, that the donation of $5000 from Shakopee Crime Prevention, Inc. is gratefully accepted; and FURTHER, that 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 adjourned regular session of the City Council of the City of Shakopee, Minnesota, held this 2nd day of September, 2003. Mayor of the City of Shakopee ATTEST: City Clerk 1