4.7. SR 05-04-2015
Request for Action
To Item Number
Mayor and City Council 4.7
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
ConsentMay 4, 2015Ron Nierenhausen, Chief of Police
Item Description Reviewed by
Resolution Accepting Donation of iPad Mini Cal Portner, City Administrator
Reviewed by
Action Requested
Adopt, by motion, a resolution accepting an iPad mini which was won by Captain Darren McKernan at
the Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association.
Background/Discussion
State law prohibits government employees from accepting gifts of more than nominal value.
The iPad was the grand prize and participation at the conference was the only requirement for the
drawing.
The city will accept the iPad as a gift and utilize it as a public asset. It will be issued to Captain McKernan
for work purposes and remain the property of the city until which time it becomes obsolete.
Financial Impact
N/A
Attachments
Resolution
Councilmember _______________ introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
Resolution 15-____
A Resolution of the City of Elk River Acknowledging Contributions
WHEREAS,
the City of Elk River is grateful to all civic groups, organizations, and
individuals for their contributions to the community; and
WHEREAS,
the City of Elk River received a $399 iPad donation from the Minnesota
Chiefs of Police Association via raffle with the intent it be used by Darren McKernan, the
raffle winner, for work purposes within the Elk River Police Department.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
by the City Council, by at least four-fifths
vote, to acknowledge the support and commend the Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association
for their donation.
The motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember
______________, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
and the following against: , whereupon said
resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
The following members were present:
and the following absent:
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Passed and adopted this 4 day of May, 2015.
John J. Dietz, Mayor
ATTEST:
Tina Allard, City Clerk