HomeMy WebLinkAbout5.B.2. Accept Donation from Shakopee Jaycees-Res. No. 7061DATE: November 9, 2010
INTRODUCTION:
BACKGROUND:
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ACTION REQUESTED:
CITY OF SHAKOPEE
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Memorandum
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TO: Mayor and City Council 4'+2 t
Mark McNeill, City Administrator
Jeff Tate, Chief of Police/Emergency Management Director
SUBJECT: Request to Accept Donation from Shakopee Jaycees by
Resolution No. 7061
City Council is asked to adopt Resolution No. 7061, a Resolution accepting a donation of
$1,000.00 from the Shakopee Jaycees, to be used towards the purchase of equipment and
supplies for the department's emergency driving training program.
The police department recently sent three officers to become certified driving instructors.
By doing so, the department will save significant money by conducting this P.O.S.T.
Board mandated training in- house. Having certified emergency driving instructors also
allows for other City staff to receive defensive driving training.
The Shakopee Jaycees have made a gracious donation of $1,000 to the police department
to purchase additional training supplies and equipment for the department's emergency
driving training program. This equipment will be used to improve the department's
driver training course.
Goal C — Maintain the City's strong financial health.
Strategy 6: Provide high quality services
Strategy 10: Ensure City's fiscal health
If City Council concurs, it should, by motion, adopt Resolution No.7061, a Resolution of
the City of Shakopee, Minnesota, Accepting a $1,000 Donation from the Shakopee
Jaycees, to Purchase Training Equipment and Supplies for the Police Department's
Emergency Driving Program, and move its adoption.
RESOLUTION NO. 7061
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA,
ACCEPTING $1,000 FROM THE SHAKOPEE JAYCEES TO PURCHASE
EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT'S EMERGENCY
DRIVING PROGRAM
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 at more than
$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 Jaycees have graciously donated $1,000 to the
Shakopee Police Department for the purchase of training equipment and supplies related
to the department's emergency driving training program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA, that the donation of $1,000 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 regular session of the City Council of the City of Shakopee,
Minnesota, held this 9 day of November, 2010.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Mayor of the City of Shakopee