ORGANIZATIONAL BUSINESS - Brian Podany, Safety Services Manager/Chief of Police
Title
ACCEPT DONATION TO THE BLAINE PUBLIC SAFETY ASSOCIATION
Background
The police department has recently received a donation by a City of Blaine resident who wishes to remain anonymous. This donation is for the Blaine Public Safety Association in the amount of $1,000.00.
This item is being brought to City Council per Minnesota Statute as noted below:
Minn. Stat. § 465.03 requires the City Council to “accept a grant or devise of real or personal property” by a resolution expressing the terms of the donation. Resolutions accepting such donations must be adopted by a two-thirds majority.
Body
WHEREAS, the City of Blaine is generally authorized to accept donations of real and personal property pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 465.03 et seq. for the benefit of its citizens, and is specifically authorized to accept gifts.
WHEREAS, the following persons and entities have offered to contribute the cash amounts set forth below to the city:
Name of Donor Amount
Anonymous $1,000.00
WHEREAS, the terms or conditions of the donations, if any, are as follows:
Terms or Conditions
Donation to be appropriated to the Blaine Public Safety Association
WHEREAS, all such donations have been contributed to the city for the benefit of its citizens, as allowed by law; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that it is appropriate to accept the donations offered.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Blaine, Minnesota the donation described above is accepted.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Blaine this 1st day of June, 2020.