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 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), gifts to Dakota County Library with a value greater than $1,500 are presented to the County Board for approval and acceptance.
• Eagan Rotary Club donates $3,522.28 for the purchase of books for the Sherris Book Program for the Eagan 1st graders.
• Friends of the Wescott Library donates $3,895.00 for the Friendly Hills and Homeschool STEM Programs Series.
• Friends of the Wescott Library donates $2,417.63 for the replacement BackJack Chairs for the youth programs at the Wescott Library.
RECOMMENDATION
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The Dakota County Library Director recommends, and the Library Advisory Committee supports acceptance of these gifts. Letters of thanks have been prepared for Commissioners signatures (Attachments).
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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
An amendment to the 2025 library budget is needed to reflect the listed donations.
☐ 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 must approve and accept gifts to the Dakota County Library with a value greater than $1,500; and
WHEREAS, the Eagan Rotary Club donates $3,522.28 for the purchase of books for the Sherris Book Program for the Eagan 1st graders; and
WHEREAS, the Friends of the Wescott Library donates $3,895.00 for the Friendly Hills and Homeschool STEM Programs Series, and donates $2,417.63 for the replacement BackJack Chairs for the youth programs at the Wescott Library; 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 $3,522.28 from Eagan Rotary Club, $3,895.00 from the Friends of the Wescott Library, and $2,417.63 from the Friends of the Wescott Library; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the adopted 2025 budget be amended as follows:
Revenue
Eagan Rotary Club $3,522
Wescott Gifts $3,895
Wescott Gifts $2,418
Total Revenue $9,835
Expense
Eagan Rotary Club $3,522
Wescott Gifts $3,895
Wescott Gifts $2,418
Total Expense $9,835
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PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION
24-100; 4/11/25
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment: Letter to Eagan Rotary Club
Attachment: Letter to 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