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
Accept gifts to the Dakota County Library that exceed $1,500.
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 the personal property up to $1,500 in value for public library purposes. Gifts to the Dakota County Library with a value greater than $1,500 are presented to the County Board for approval and acceptance.
• Dakota County Library Foundation donated $20,600 for books to the Dakota County Jail and Juvenile Service Center programs, an indoor/outdoor public address system for each library branch, and books for the Summer Discovery Program.
• Friends of the Heritage Library donated $2,500 to the Summer Discovery Program.
• Friends of the Wescott Library donated $2,500 to the Summer Discovery Program.
RECOMMENDATION
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The Dakota County Library Advisory Committee and the Library Director recommend accepting these gifts. Letters of thanks have been prepared for Commissioners signatures.
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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
Amend the 2025 library budget to reflect the donations that are accepted.
☐ 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 the Dakota County Library with a value greater than $1,500; and
WHEREAS, the Dakota County Library Foundation donated $20,600 for books to the Dakota County Jail and Juvenile Service Center programs, an indoor/outdoor public address system for each library branch, and books for the Summer Discovery Program; and
WHEREAS, the Friends of the Heritage Library donated $2,500 to the Summer Discovery Program; and
WHEREAS, the Friends of the Wescott Library donated $2,500 to the Summer Discovery Program; 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 $20,600 from the Dakota County Library Foundation, $2,500 from the Friends of the Heritage Library, and $2,500 from the Friends of the Wescott Library; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the adopted 2025 budget be amended as follows:
Revenue
DCL Foundation Gifts $20,600
Heritage Gifts $ 2,500
Wescott Gifts $ 2,500
Total Revenue $25,600
Expense
DCL Foundation Gifts $20,600
Heritage Gifts $ 2,500
Wescott Gifts $ 2,500
Total Expense $25,600
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PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION
24-100; 9/4/24
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment: Letter to the Dakota County Library Foundation
Attachment: Letter to the Friends of the Heritage Library
Attachment: Letter to the Friends of the Wescott Library
BOARD GOALS
☐ Thriving People ☐ A Healthy Environment with Quality Natural Resources
☐ A Successful Place for Business and Jobs ☒ Excellence in Public Service
CONTACT
Department Head: Margaret Stone
Author: Chrissy Harrington