15-54 - 06-16 - Accept Donation CenterPoint Energy Resolution 15-54 June 16, 2015
Member Clausen introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DONATION FROM
CENTERPOINT ENERGY COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP GRANT
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Resolution 04-20 on March 16, 2004 which
established a policy for the receipt of gifts; and
WHEREAS, the Resolution states that a gift of real or personal property must be
accepted by the City Council by resolution and be approved by a two-thirds majority of the
Council. A cash donation must be acknowledged and accepted by motion with a simple
majority.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council accepts the following
donation:
1. $2,500 from CenterPoint Energy Community Partnership Grant, for the purchase
of firefighter protective equipment which includes hoods, safety vests and multi-
gas meters.
SheparcrM. Harris, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kristine A. Luedke, ity Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Snope
and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Harris, Snope,
Clausen, Fonnest and Schmidgall and the following voted against the same: none
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor
and his signature attested by the City Clerk.