HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.A.1. Accept Donation from Shakopee Jaycees-Res. No. 7230 L I. it. I.
CITY OF SHAKOPEE
POLICE DEPARTMENT
CONSENT
Memorandum
TO: Mayor and City Council
Mark McNeill, City Administrator
FROM: Jeff Tate, Chief of Police /Emergency Management Director
SUBJECT: Accept Donation from the Shakopee Jaycees by Resolution
Number 7230
DATE: September 4, 2012
Action Sought:
City Council is asked to adopt Resolution Number 7230, a Resolution accepting a
$1,000.00 donation from the Shakopee Jaycees, to be used towards the purchase of a
traffic feedback sign.
Background:
The Shakopee Jaycees have made a gracious donation of $1,000.00 to the police
department to purchase traffic feedback signs in the city. The traffic safety committee has
looked into the purchase of these signs and believes the signs will enhance traffic safety
in Shakopee.
Visioning Relationship:
This action supports:
Goal D: Maintain, improve and create strong partnerships with other public and private
sector entities.
Action Requested:
If City Council concurs, it should, by motion, adopt Resolution Number 7230, a
Resolution of the City of Shakopee, Minnesota, accepting the donation of $1,000.00 from
the Shakopee Jaycees to purchase a traffic feedback sign.
RESOLUTION NO. 7230
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA,
ACCEPTING $1,000 FROM THE SHAKOPEE JAYCEES TO PURCHASE A
TRAFFIC FEEDBACK SIGN
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 a traffic feedback sign.
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 4 day of September, 2012.
Mayor of the City of Shakopee
ATTEST:
City Clerk