HomeMy WebLinkAbout5.B.3. Donation from Shakopee Lion's Club-Res. NO. 6967
CITY OF SHAKOPEE
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To:
Mayor and City Council, Pamela Punt, Council-Elect
Mark McNeill, City Administrator
From:
Sherry Dvorak, Recreation Supervisor
Subject:
Acceptance of Donation from Shakopee Lions, Resolution No. 6967
Meeting Date:
December 1, 2009
INTRODUCTION
City Council is asked to adopt Resolution No. 6967, a resolution of the City of Shakopee,
Minnesota, accepting a monetary donation in the amount of$1000.00 from the Shakopee Lions.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
The City has received a monetary donation from Shakopee Lions in the amount of $1 000.00.
This donation is to be used for the Jack Frost New Year's Eve Event that is scheduled for
December 31.
The donation will be used to sponsor the sleigh rides during the event and help cover other
expenses of the event. With this donation, staff is able to keep the event free to the public.
The City of Shakopee appreciates the generosity of the Shakopee Lions, which helps support the
City's parks and recreation services, specifically activities taking place at Lions Park.
The City's donation policy requires a 2/3 vote to accept cash donations over $1,000 and donations
of real property.
RELATIONSHIP TO VISION
D. Vibrant, resilient and stable
REQUESTED ACTION
City Council is asked to, by motion:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 6967, a resolution of the City of Shako pee, Minnesota, accepting
the donation from the Shakopee Lions.
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Sherry Dvora
Recreation Supervisor
RESOLUTION NO. 6967
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA
ACCEPTING A MONETARY DONATION FROM THE SHAKOPEE LIONS.
WHEREAS, on November 6, 2002, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 5794,
which established procedure relating to the receipt of gifts and donations by the City; and
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 5794 specifies that donations of real property shall be
accepted by resolution ofthe City Council, and shall require a two-thirds majority of the Council
for acceptance; and
WHEREAS, SHAKOPEE LIONS has generously given a monetary donation in the
amount of$l,OOO; and
WHEREAS, such donations will help to fund the Jack Frost New Year's Eve Event and
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 for the 2009 Jack Frost New Year's Eve Event,
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 Shako pee, Minnesota held
this 1st Day of December, 2009.
John J. Schmitt
Mayor of the City of Shakopee
ATTEST:
City Clerk