09-10266rRESOLUTION NO. 10266
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RICHFIELD PUBLIC SAFETY/POLICE DEPARTMENT
TO ACCEPT MONETARY DONATIONS FOR SAFETY DAY 2009 AND PREPARATION
FOR 2010
WHEREAS, the Public Safety Department/Police and the Fire Department conduct
a Safety Day which is held annually for students entering the fourth grade in the fall; and,
WHEREAS, a Safety Day was held on June 9, 2009 and hasn't been scheduled for
2010 at this point; and,
WHEREAS, businesses and residents in the community support the City's. desire to
bring activities to young people promoting safety; and,
WHEREAS, some businesses and residents have indicated a desire to make
monetary donations to ensure the Safety Day will be held in 2009 and 2010; and,
WHEREAS, those businesses and residents who have chosen to contribute in
2009, along with their monetary donations are as follows:
Sam's Club $1,000
Best Buy $500
Richfield/Bloomington Credit Union $500
Rotary $500
Laundro Max $400
American Legion, Post 435 $200
M&I Bank $100
Total Donations $3,200
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute 465.03 requires every acceptance of a grant or
devise of real or personal property on terms prescribed by the donor be made by
resolution of more than two-thirds majority of the City Council; and,
WHEREAS, the donated funds will be used strictly for the funding of the Safety Day
2009 and preparation for 2010.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of Public Safety will
accept the donations totaling $3,200, to be used entirely for costs incurred by Safety Day.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 28th day of July
2009.
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Debbie Goettel, ayor
ATTEST:
Nancy Gibbs ity Clerk