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CITY OF SHAKOPEE
MEMORANDUM
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To:
Mayor and City Council, Pamela Punt, Council-Elect
Mark McNeill, City Administrator
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Travis Karlen, Recreation Supervisor
Subject:
Acceptance of Donation from Shakopee Wal-Mart, Resolution No. 6966
Meeting Date:
December 1, 2009
INTRODUCTION
City Council is asked to adopt Resolution No. 6966, a resolution ofthe City of Shakopee,
Minnesota, accepting a monetary donation in the amount of$IOOO.OO from the Shakopee Wal-
Mart.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
The City has received a monetary donation from the Shakopee Wal-Mart in the amount of
$1000.00. This donation was given to enhance program areas for youth in Shakopee.
The donation purchased chairs that will be used in programming rooms at the Shakopee
Community Center.
The City of Shako pee appreciates the generosity of the Shakopee Wal-mart, 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 $1,000 and donations
of real property.
RELATIONSHIP TO VISION
D. Vibrant, resilient and stable
REQUESTED ACTION
City Council is asked to, by motion:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 6966, a resolution of the City of Shako pee, Minnesota, accepting
the donation from the Shakopee Wal-Mart.
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Recreation Supervisor
RESOLUTION NO. 6966
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA
ACCEPTING A MONETARY DONATION FROM THE SHAKOPEE WAL-MART.
WHEREAS, on November 6, 2002, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 5794,
which established procedure relating to the receipt of gifts and donations by the City; and
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 5794 specifies that donations of real property shall be
accepted by resolution of the City Council, and shall require a two-thirds majority ofthe Council
for acceptance; and
WHEREAS, SHAKOPEE W AL-MART has generously given a monetary donation in the
amount of$l,OOO; and
WHEREAS, such donations will support youth programming enhance the overall quality
of life in Shakopee.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA, that the donations are gratefully accepted; and
FURTHER, the donations shall be used to support youth programming, 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 1 st Day of December, 2009.
John J. Schmitt
Mayor of the City of Shakopee
ATTEST:
City Clerk