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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION <br /> DATE: 4/13/98 <br /> ITEM O: C-5 <br /> DepaAment Approval: Manager reviewed: Agenda Section: <br /> Consent Agenda <br /> Item nescription General Donations to the Citv of Roseville <br /> BACKGROUND <br /> Over the years the City of Roseville has received many donations from citizens and program <br /> participants. These gifts have been in the form of both materials and monies. When staff is <br /> notified of a potential donation, they first make a determination of whether to recornmend <br /> acceptance based on the suitability of the item for the city. A request for authorization is then <br /> forwarded to the City Council. <br /> POLICY <br /> The following is the City of Roseville's policy regarding the acceptance of donations: <br /> �1111111111111 Minnesota Statute requires all donations to be officially accepted by the City <br /> Council. <br /> The staff will not solicit donations. <br /> Donors will be informed that no conditions or promises of future favorable city <br /> action on their behalf may be attached to the gift. <br /> Following Council acceptance, staff will send a letter of appreciation to each donor. <br /> FINANCIAL-IMPLICATIONS <br /> Approved donations for budgeted items will result in a budget reduction. Items or irion ies for <br /> items or programs not budgeted gill not be purchased or conducted unless the Council approves <br /> the donations. <br /> STAFF RECOMMENDATION <br /> Staff recommends acceptance of these donations. <br />