DEPARTMENT: Library
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
TITLE
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Acceptance Of Gifts To Dakota County Library
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
To accept gifts exceeding $1,500 to the Dakota County Library.
SUMMARY
Pursuant to Policy 1570 Gift Acceptance and adopted Donation Plan (Resolution No. 24-101, February 27, 2024), the Dakota County Board of Commissioners delegated to the County Manager or their designee, the Dakota County Library Advisory Committee, the authority to accept gifts of personal property up to $1,500 in value for public library purposes. Gifts to Dakota County libraries with a value greater than $1,500 are presented to the County Board for approval and acceptance.
• Friends of Wescott Library donated $3,025.00 for STEM programming.
RECOMMENDATION
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The Dakota County Library Director recommends, and the Library Advisory Committee supports acceptance of this gift. Letters of thanks have been prepared for Commissioner signatures.
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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
☐ None ☐ Current budget ☐ Other
☒ Amendment Requested ☐ New FTE(s) requested
RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, pursuant to Policy 1570 Gift Acceptance and adopted Donation Plan (Resolution No. 24-101, February 27, 2024), the Dakota County Board of Commissioners delegated to the County Manager or their designee, the Dakota County Library Advisory Committee, the authority to accept gifts of personal property up to $1,500 in value for public library purposes; and
WHEREAS, the Dakota County Board of Commissioners must approve and accept gifts to County libraries with a value greater than $1,500; and
WHEREAS, these donations will greatly enrich the capacity of Dakota County Library to offer valuable materials and programs to customers; and
WHEREAS, the Dakota County Library Advisory Committee supports acceptance of these gifts.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby accepts $3,025 from Friends of Wescott Library for STEM programming; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the adopted 2024 budget be amended as follows:
Revenue
Wescott Gifts $3,025
Total Revenue $3,025
Expense
Wescott Gifts $3,025
Total Expense $3,025
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PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION
24-101; 2/27/24
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment: Letter to Wescott Friends
BOARD GOALS
☒ A Great Place to Live ☐ A Healthy Environment
☐ A Successful Place for Business and Jobs ☐ Excellence in Public Service
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT LEVEL
☐ Inform and Listen ☐ Discuss ☐ Involve ☒ N/A
CONTACT
Department Head: Margaret Stone
Author: Kathy Peterson