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CASE <br /> <br />Background: <br /> <br />[PROVIDE DIRECTION ON THE RECEIPT OF <br />DONATION(S) FROM ACE SOLID WASTE <br /> By: Mark Boos, Parks/Utilities Supervisor <br /> <br />Earlier this year, Mr. IDenny Fredrickson, General Manager of Ace Solid Waste inquired as to the <br />process and opportur~ities for providing regular donations to the City. The program, as currently <br />proposed, is as follows: <br /> <br /> For every net ne~ customer, Ace will donate a monetary amount towards the parks (net <br /> being if ten new {ustomers and five change, then only 5 would be recognized). At a point <br /> in time, when th~ amount has been deemed recognizable, annually, Ace would present a <br /> "giant check" to t~e City, displaying the total amount donated during the year. The check is <br /> proposed to be presented at a City function. <br /> Other recognitio0mechanisms could be through marking or branding park items that are <br /> purchased through these donations. <br /> <br />The Park and Recreation Commission supported Ace's offer contingent upon Council approval. <br />Mr. Fredrickson wasireminded of this meeting date and time. The following is included for your <br />information: <br /> <br /> · April i3, 1995 Park & Recreation Commission case <br /> · May I!., 1995 letter to Ace Solid Waste Management <br /> <br />Observations: <br /> <br />While the City alwajts welcomes donations from individuals and organizations, the City should <br />also be cognizant of the picture created by actively promoting a program that could be perceived as <br />serving as a marketing mechanism for any business.or organization. . <br /> <br />Committee Actionl <br /> <br />Based upon discussi°n. <br /> <br />Reviewed by: <br /> <br />Finance Officer <br />,Parks/Utilities SuperVisor <br /> <br />FC:05/23/95 <br /> <br />/ccr <br /> <br />Copies also distributed to: <br /> <br />City Administrator <br />Park and Recreation Commission <br />Mr. Denny Fredrickson <br /> <br /> <br />