HomeMy WebLinkAboutVIII-03 Accept Donation from Tim Kelly to the Police Department City Council Memorandum To: Mayor Fasbender & City Council Members From: David D. Wilske, Chief of Police Date: February 20th, 2024 Item: Donation to Hastings Police Department Council Action Requested: Accept donation of artwork from Tim Kelly Background Information: Mr. Kelly is in possession of a painting from artist Michael Haynes that he would like to donate to the Hastings Police Department. The painting is titled ‘Bank Robbery’ and depicts bank robbers attempting to flee after the crime and citizen’s attempting to stop them. The artwork would be displayed at HPD to represent the need for Law Enforcement and how far we have developed in the fight on crime. Financial Impact: Neutral Advisory Commission Discussion: None Council Committee Discussion: None Attachments: • Resolution • Thank You VIII-03 CITY OF HASTINGS DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION XX-XX-23 A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING ACCEPTANCE OF AND APPRECIATION OF A DONATION TO THE HASTINGS POLICE DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, Tim Kelly, have donated to the Hastings Police Department framed artwork from artist Michael Haynes; and WHEREAS, this donation will be displayed at Hastings PD; and WHEREAS, the City Council is appreciative of the donation and commends Mr. Kelly for his civic efforts, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Hastings, Minnesota; 1. That the donation is accepted and acknowledged with gratitude; and 2. That the donation will be appropriated for the Hastings Police Department as designated; and 3. That the artwork will be displayed at the Hastings Police Department. Adopted this 20th day of February, 2024, _______________________________ Mary Fasbender, Mayor Attest: _____________________ Kelly Murtaugh, City Clerk VIII-03