3.6. SR 10-18-2004
Item # 3.6.
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Joan Schmidt, City Clerk
DATE: October 18,2004
SUBJECT: Resolution Acknowledging Contribution from Elk River Fire and
Ambulance
An update on the Fire Station #1 painting was included as information in your October 4, 2004 City
Council packet. In that update, it was indicated that Elk River Fire and Ambulance graciously
contributed $7,500.00 to be used towards the Fire Station #1 painting project. According to State
Statute 465.03 (see attached), cities should acknowledge receipt of such a contribution by adopting a
Resolution.
Action Requested
It is requested that the Mayor and City Council adopt the attached Resolution 04-_ acknowledging
the $7,500.00 contribution from the Elk River Fire and Ambulance to be used towards the painting
of Fire Station #1.
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Minnesota Statutes 2004, 465.03
MinnesotiLStatutes 2004, Table of Chapters
Table Qtcontents for Chapter 46i
465.03 Gifts to municipalities.
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 such acceptance shall be by resolution of the governing
body adopted by a two-thirds majority of its members, expressing
such terms in full.
HIST: (1830) RL s 767; 1913 c 319 s 1; 1949 c 294 s 1; 1973 c
123 art 5 s 7
Copyright 2004 by the Office of Revisor of Statutes, State of Minnesota.
http://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/stats/465103 .html
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RESOLUTION #04-_
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ELK RIVER
RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING
CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE
CITY OF ELK RIVER
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 $7,500.00 donation from the Elk River Fire
and Ambulance with the intent it be used by the Elk River Fire Department for the painting
of Fire Station #1; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Elk River
to acknowledge the support and commend Elk River Fire and Ambulance for their
donation.
Passed and adopted this 18'h day of October, 2004.
Stephanie A. Klinzing, Mayor
ATIEST:
Joan M. Schmidt, City Clerk
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