DEPARTMENT: Sheriff
FILE TYPE: Regular Action
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Authorization To Accept Donation Of $34,000 From Seiberlich Family Foundation And Amend 2025 Sheriff's Office Budget
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Authorize the Sheriff to accept a donation of $34,000 from the Seiberlich Family Foundation and amend the 2025 Sheriff's Office budget.
SUMMARY
On December 18, 2024, the Sheriff's Office was presented with a $34,000 donation from the Seiberlich Family Foundation to support Sheriff's Office efforts.
The Seiberlich Family Foundation, located in Stillwater, MN has donated funds to law enforcement. In Dakota County, they previously provided funds to the Dakota County Drug Task Force to purchase a canine.
The $34,000 donation will be used to support Sheriff's Office wellness initiatives including mental health, physical health, and peer support. The Sheriff sent the Seiberlich Family Foundation a thank you letter for their generous donation on December 23, 2024 (Attachment).
RECOMMENDATION
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Authorize the Sheriff accept the donation of $34,000 from the Seiberlich Family Foundation and amend the 2025 Sheriff's Office budget.
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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
The receipt of these gifts does not impact the County levy but provides additional resources for the Sheriff's Office. A budget amendment is requested to accept the revenue and increase spending authority.
? None ? Current budget ? Other
? Amendment Requested ? New FTE(s) requested
RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, on December 18, 2024, the Sheriff's Office received a $34,000 donation from the Seiberlich Family Foundation; and
WHEREAS, the Sheriff's Office intends to use the donation to support Sheriff's Office wellness initiatives including mental health, physical health, and peer support.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Dakota County Sheriff to accept...
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