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 $3,839.00 for book display units in the teen area.
* Friends of Heritage Library donated $2,500.00 for Summer Discovery books.
* Friends of Hastings Library donated $1,841.00 for Summer Discovery and an author talk.
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 Friends of Wescott Library donated $3,839.00 for book display units in the teen area and Friends of Heritage Library donated $2,500.00 for...
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