HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2017-36 Authorizing Fundraising and Expending of Funds at Police EventsCity of Corcoran July 27, 2017
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 2017 -36
Motion By: Bottema
Seconded By: Dejewski
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FUNDRAISING AND EXPENDING OF FUNDS ON
POLICE EVENTS PROMOTING POLICE- COMMUNITY RELATIONS
WHEREAS, the City of Corcoran encourages and promotes positive police- community
relationships through building relationships with the community and;
WHEREAS, State Statute 471.198 allows fundraising by the City of Corcoran and the
Corcoran Police Department for events such as Night to Unite, Firearms Safety Program,
Truck Safety Seminar, Decreasing Crime By Increasing Involvement, Shop with a Cop and
other events that promote police community relations and;
WHEREAS, State Statute 471.198 allows expenditures on events such as National Night
Out, and Night to Unite and other events that promote police community relations and;
WHEREAS, the city of Corcoran has no ordinance restricting the ability to solicit funds for
events such as Night to Unite, Firearms Safety Program, Truck Safety Seminar,
Decreasing Crime By Increasing Involvement, Shop with a Cop and other events that
promote police community relations and;
WHEREAS, the City of Corcoran encourages the city staff and the police employees to
build community relationships throughout Corcoran to enhance the quality of life for all
and;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Corcoran
acknowledges and approves of State Statute 471.198 allowing fundraising and
expenditures for police- community relationship programs;
VOTING AYE
® Thomas, Ron
® Bottema, Jon
® Dejewski, Brian
® Keefe, Mike
® LaFave, Tonya
VOTING NAY
[:] Thomas, Ron
F-1 Bottema, Jon
❑ Dejewski, Brian
❑ Keefe, Mike
Ej LaFave, Tonya
Whereupon, said Resolution is hereby declared adopted on this 27th day of July, 2017.
Ron Thomas - Mayor
ATTEST:
40N City Seal
J sica Beise — City Clerk/Administrative Services Coordinator
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