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6.3. SR 04-16-2018 Request for Action To Item Number Mayor and City Council 6.3 Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by April 16, 2018 Presentation Awards Michael Hecker, Parks and Recreation Director and Acknowledgement Item Description Reviewed by Resolution Accepting Donation from Elk River Cal Portner, City Administrator Youth Basketball Reviewed by Action Requested Presentation and Acknowledgment of donation from Elk River Boys Youth Basketball. Adopt, by motion, a resolution acknowledging a donation from Elk River Boys Youth Basketball for the enhancement of the basketball court at Lion John Weicht Park. Background/Discussion This resolution acknowledges and accepts a donation of $13,400 from Elk River Boys Youth Basketball (ERBYB) for the purchase and installation of four new basketball hoops and four new lights to enhance the existing basketball courts at Lion John Weicht Park. The existing court and hoops at Lions Park are no longer of a condition that attracts a high level use. This donation, combined with the scheduled resurfacing of the court in 2019 will revitzlize this park amenity to a higher standard. ERBYB does not program games on the courts but desires an amenity in the community to foster love of the game through general play and pick up games. Financial Impact N/A Attachments  Resolution Acknowledging Donation Councilmember _______________ introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: City of Elk River City Council Resolution 18-____ A Resolution of the City Council 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 $13,400 total donation from Elk River Elks Basketball with the intent it be used by Parks and Recreation Department for enhancement of the existing basketball courts at Lion John Weicht Park. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council, by at least four-fifths vote, to acknowledge the support and commend Elk River Elks Basketball 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: th Passed and adopted this 16 day of April 2018. John J. Dietz, Mayor ATTEST: Tina Allard, City Clerk