HomeMy WebLinkAbout5.D.1. Acceptance of a Donation from Wal-Mart-Res. No. 7150TO: Mayor and City Council
Mark McNeill, City Administrator
FROM: Jeff Tate, Chief of Police /Emergency Management Director
SUBJECT: Request to Accept a Donation of $1,000.00 from Wal -Mart, by
Resolution No. 7150
DATE: December 20, 2011
INTRODUCTION:
City Council is asked to adopt Resolution No. 7150, a Resolution accepting a donation of
$1,000.00 from Wal -Mart, specifically allocated for funding the event, "Shop with a
Cop."
BACKGROUND:
The "Shop with a Cop" program is an annual event. This program enables disadvantaged
and at -risk youth to select items for their family during the holidays. Wal -Mart has made
a generous donation of $1,000.00 to the police department to be used for the "Shop with a
Cop" program. This event is sponsored by Wal -Mart, in partnership with the Shakopee
Police Department. Members of the Shakopee Police Department will shop with the
individuals, assisting them in selecting items for their family.
VISIONING RELATIONSHIP:
This action supports:
Goal C — Maintain the City's strong financial health.
Strategy 6: Provide high quality services
Strategy 10: Ensure City's fiscal health
ACTION REQUESTED:
CITY OF SHAKOPEE
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Memorandum
If City Council concurs, it should, by motion, offer Resolution No. 7150, a Resolution of
the City of Shakopee, Minnesota, accepting a $1,000.00 donation from Wal -Mart, to fund
the "Shop with a Cop" event, and move its adoption.
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CINSENT
RESOLUTION NO. 7150
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA,
ACCEPTING $1,000.00 FROM WAL -MART
TO FUND, THE "SHOP WITH A COP" EVENT
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, Wal -Mart has graciously donated $1,000.00 to the Shakopee Police
Department for funding the "Shop with a Cop" event.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA, that the donation of $1,000.00 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 adjourned regular session of the City Council of the City of Shakopee,
Minnesota, held th 20 day of December, 2011.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Mayor of the City of Shakopee