HomeMy WebLinkAbout5.D.1. Acceptance of Donation-Shakopee Jaycees-Res. No. 6978
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CITY OF SHAKOPEE
MEMORANDUM
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To: Mayor and City Council /ilL",,1I
Mark McNeill, City Administrator
From: Brad Eller, Recreation Supervisor
Meeting Date: January 5, 2010
Subject: Acceptance of $1000.00 donation from Shakopee Jaycees
INTRODUCTION
City Council is asked to adopt Resolution No. 6978, a resolution of the City of Shakopee,
Minnesota, accepting a donation from the Shakopee Jaycees for $1,000 to be used in
support of the Enigma Teen Center facility.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
Recreation Supervisor Brad Eller and five members of the Enigma Teen Advisory Board
(T.A.B.) recently attended a Shakopee Jaycees meeting. A group presentation gave an
overview of the history of the Enigma Teen Center, as well as information pertaining to
what has taken place in 2009. The board also shared some ideas on needs and wants
for the facility prior to making a formal request for a donation.
VISIONING RELATIONSHIP
The acceptance of the donation will enhance the City's teen center facility. This meets
the following Goals of the City's Visioning:
B-High quality of life.
C-Great place for kids to grow up
REQUESTED ACTION
If the Council concurs, it should, by motion, offer Resolution No. 6978, A Resolution
Accepting a $1,000.00 Donation from the Shakopee Jaycees, and move its adoption.
RESOLUTION NO. 6978
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA
ACCEPTING A $1000.00 DONATION FROM THE SHAKOPEE JAYCEES
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 and
non-monetary donations with a value greater than $500 shall be accepted by resolution
of the City Council, and shall require a two-thirds majority of the Council for acceptance;
and
WHEREAS, THE SHAKO PEE JAYCEES have generously presented the City
with a $1,000 donation in support of the Enigma Teen Center facility; and
WHEREAS, such a donation will help improve facilities and programs 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 donation in the amount of $1,000 is gratefully
accepted; and
FURTHER, the money shall be used in the City's teen center facility, which is
consistent with the wishes of the donor.
FURTHER, the City staff is directed to send a letter to the Shakopee Jaycees,
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 5th day of January, 2010.
John J. Schmitt
Mayor of the City of Shakopee
ATTEST:
City Clerk