HomeMy WebLinkAbout003-R-20 Approval of the City of Evanston Donation Policy1 /08/2020
3-R-20
A RESOLUTION
Approval of the City of Evanston Donation Policy
WHEREAS, City of Evanston should establish guidelines and provide
criteria for the acceptance of donations that give the City the ability to accept donations
that meet its needs and capacity to maintain the donation given; and
WHEREAS, The City of Evanston desires to encourage donations, while
at the same time considering fiscal impacts and on -going maintenance and operational
costs; and
WHEREAS, Partnership opportunities for donations for community
benefits should respect relevant legislative and policy provisions and occur within an
ethical framework that preserves the integrity of municipal decision making processes;
and
WHEREAS, this policy predominantly focuses on material donations, this
policy should be considered to have broad applicability for unseen future donations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS THAT:
SECTION 1: The City Council hereby adopts the City of Evanston
Donation Policy attached as Exhibit A.
SECTION 2: Resolution 3-R-20 shall be in full force and effect from
and after its passage and approval in the manner provided by law.
Attest:
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Eduardo Gomez, Deputy City Clerk
Adopted: April 13, 2020 , 2020
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Stephen H. Hagerty, Mayor
Approved as to form:
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Counsel
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EXHIBIT A
The City of Evanston Donation Policy