Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout[04d] Acceptance of Gifts MEETING DATE: AGENDA ITEM: SUBMITTED BY: September 17, 2009 Council Agenda Item 4d Acceptance of Gifts -Accept the donations and their purposes as presented. Finance BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: N/A PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: None BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Minnesota Statute 465.04 authorizes and empowers cities to receive and accept gifts and donations for the use and benefit of the city and the inhabitants thereof upon terms and conditions to be approved by the governing bodies of the city. Cities are authorized to comply with and perform such terms and conditions of the donation. Minnesota Statute 465.03 states the acceptance shall be by resolution of the city adopted by a 2/3 majority of its members, expressing such terms in full. Attached is a list of donations received by the city and a description of what the donation is intended to be used for. By accepting these donations, the city is accepting the intent of the donations also. BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: $669.25 ATTACHMENTS: Donations list REQUESTED COUNCIL ACTION: Accept the donations and their purposes as presented. City of St. Joseph, Minnesota Donations Received Presented September 17, 2009 Donor Item Purpose Value Anonymous cash Disc golf $ 45.31 Anonymous cash Millstream camping $ 120.94 Central MN Community Foundation cash Parks $ 3.00 Dean Schenk cash Police Reserve Program $ 500.00 $ 669.25