HomeMy WebLinkAbout15.F.2. Lions Club Donation-Res. No. 5906
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CITY OF SHAKOPEE CONSENT
Memorandum
TO: Mayor and City Council
Mark McNeill, City Administrator
FROM: Gregg V oxland, Finance Director
RE: Lions Club Donation
DATE: June 20, 2003
Introduction and Background
The City has received a check from the Lions Club with the intention that the funds be used for
Lions Park. The check will be deposited to the City's account for the Escrow Fund.
Council controls the use of donated gambling proceeds and so far has directed the funds to where
the donator requested.
Action
Offer Resolution No. 5906, A Resolution of the City of Shako pee, Minnesota, Accepting a
$5,000 Donation from the Shakopee Lions Club, and move its adoption.
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RESOLUTION NO. 5906
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA,
ACCEPTING A $5,000 DONATION FROM THE SHAKOPEE LION CLUB
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 cash donations of over $1,000 shall be
accepted by resolution of the City Council, and shall require a two-thirds majority of the Council
for acceptance; and
WHEREAS, the Shakopee Lions Club has generously donated $5,000 which will be used
to continue making improvements to Lions Park; and
WHEREAS, the City of Shakopee acknowledges and appreciates the cooperation in
improving this park.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA, that the cash donation of $5,000 from the Shakopee Lions Club
is gratefully accepted; and
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 1 st day of July, 2003.
Mayor of the City of Shakopee
ATTEST:
City Clerk