01-24 Resolution No. 11326 RESOLUTION NO. 11326
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A DONATION RECEIVED BY THE RICHFIELD
RECREATION SERVICES DEPARTMENT FROM MARLENE GLAUS FOR WOOD
LAKE NATURE CENTER IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000, AND AUTHORIZING THE
RECREATION SERVICES DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE THE ASSOCIATED GRANT
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute 465.03 reads in part as follows:
Any city, county, school district or town may accept a grant or devise of real or personal
property and maintain such property for the benefit of its citizens in accordance with the
terms prescribed by the donor. Nothing herein shall authorize such acceptance or use for
religious or sectarian purposes. Every acceptance shall be by resolution of the council
adopted by two-thirds majority of its members, expressing such terms in full, and
WHEREAS, the City of Richfield has received grants and donations as described
below:
DATE DONOR PURPOSE AMOUNT
12/28/16 Marlene Glaus Wood Lake Nature Center $50,000
WHEREAS, Wood Lake Nature Center will make use of the funds to tear down the
old storage building located on the marsh near the far dock and replace it with a slate and
stone seating area for the purpose of holding classes and observing wildlife.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of
Richfield, Minnesota, as follows:
That the City Council of the City of Richfield hereby accepts the grants and
donations as listed above, received in 2016, and authorizes the City to administer the
funds in accordance with grant agreements and terms prescribed by donors.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfiel., f)nnes ota t i is 24th day of
January, 2017.
Michae oward, Mayo Pro Tempore
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