HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.B. Acceptance of Rotary Donation for Enigma Teen Center-Res. No. 6211
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CITY OF SHAKOPEE
MEMORANDUM
To: Mayor and City Council
Mark McNeill, City Administrator
From: Mark Themig, Parks, Recreation and Facilities Director
Meeting Date: March 15, 2005
Subject: Acceptance of Rotary Donation for Enigma Teen Center,
Resolution No. 6211
INTRODUCTION
City Council is asked to adopt Resolution No. 6211, A Resolution of the City of
Shakopee, Minnesota, AGcepting a $3,000 Donation from the Shakopee Rotary.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
The city has received a donation from the Shakopee Rotary to help fund operation of the
Teen Center, Enigma. The donation would go toward purchasing equipment for the teen
center, including additional lighting, sound equipment, electronics, and our stage
replacement project.
We appreciate the generosity of the Shakopee Rotary for this donation, and their
ongoing commitment to the city's parks and recreation services.
The city's donation policy requires a 2/3 vote to accept cash donations over $1,000.
REQUESTED ACTION
If City Council concurs, it should, by motion adopt Resolution No, 6211, A Resolution of
the City of Shakopee, Minnesota, Accepting a $3,000 Donation from the Shakopee
Rotary.
RESOLUTION NO. 6211
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA
ACCEPTING A $3,000 DONATION FROM THE SHAKOPEE ROTARY
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 cash donations of over
$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, Shakopee Rotary has generously donated $3,000, which will
be used to fund the teen center, Enigma; and
WHEREAS, such a donation will support teen activities, which enhances
the overall quality of like in Shakopee.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA, that the cash donation of $3,000 from
the Shakopee Rotary is gratefully accepted; and
FURTHER, the $3,000 shall be used to fund the teen center, Enigma,
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 adjourned regular session of the City Council of the City of
Shakopee, Minnesota, held this 15th Day of March, 2005.
John J. Schmitt
Mayor of the City of Shakopee
ATTEST:
City Clerk