HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2016-63 Pioneer Society Donation RequestCity of Corcoran
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 2016 -63
Motion By: Thomas
Seconded By: Hank
August 11, 2016
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXPENDINGS FUNDS FROM THE CITY'S LAWFUL
GAMBLING CONTRIBUTION FUND TO BE CONTRIBUTED TO THE NORTH HENNEPIN
PIONEER SOCIETY
WHEREAS, the Corcoran City Council adopted Ordinance 2016 -313 establishing
Chapter 116 of the City Code which regulates lawful gambling in the City of Corcoran;
WHEREAS, Section 116.07 of the City Code requires organizations operating lawful
gambling in the City of Corcoran to contribute ten percent of the organization's net profits
derived from lawful gambling to a fund regulated by the City;
WHEREAS, on July 14, 2016 the City of Corcoran received a request from the North
Hennepin Pioneer Society to contribute funds for large maintenance project for the Burschville
School Building;
WHEREAS, the City Council may expend the funds collected from lawful gambling on
lawful purposes as defined by Minn. Stat. § 349.12 Subd. 25;
WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. § 349.12 Subd. 25 (a) (1) allows a contribution to a 501(c)(3) or
festival organization;
WHEREAS, the North Hennepin Pioneer Society to be a lawful purpose under Minn.
Stat. § 349.12 Subd. 25 (a) (1) as a 501(c)(3);
WHEREAS, upon receiving certification that the North Hennepin Pioneer Society will
exclusively use any funds as a lawful purpose under Minn. Stat. § 349.12;
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that a contribution of $6,000 to the North Hennepin
Pioneer Society is appropriate;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Corcoran City Council that the City of
Corcoran is authorized expend $6,000 from the City's Lawful Gambling Contribution Fund to be
contributed to the North Hennepin Pioneer Society for their requested maintenance project upon
City staff receipt of confirmation that the funds will be exclusively utilized for a lawful purpose.
VOTING AYE
® Guenthner, Ken
® Hank, Pat
® Keefe, Mike
❑ LaFave, Tonya
® Thomas, Ron
VOTING NAY
❑ Guenthner, Ken
❑ Hank, Pat
❑ Keefe, Mike
® LaFave, Tonya
❑ Thomas, Ron
Whereupon, said Resolution is hereby declared adopted on this 11TH day of August, 2016.
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City of Corcoran August 11, 2016
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 2016 -63
Ken Guenthner - Mayor
ATTEST:
V`-G. /" //\ City Seal
Je ica Beise — City Clerk/Administrative Services Coordinator
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