HomeMy WebLinkAboutVIII-06 Accept Donation to the Arts & Culture Commission from THRIVE
City Council Memorandum
To: Mayor Fasbender & City Councilmembers
From: Dan Wietecha, City Administrator
Date: June 17, 2024
Item: Accept Donation to Arts & Culture Commission
Council Action Requested:
Council is asked to accept a donation of $1500 from THRIVE Hastings.
Background Information:
THRIVE Hastings was born out of the community conversations that began in 2018 after the
Hastings City Council and the Hastings Public Schools proclaimed in a joint resolution our
intent to be a safe and caring community for all persons. THRIVE was established to make
sure that the diversity, equity and inclusion work that came from that resolution and the
community conversations that followed would continue, so we can be part of a welcoming
community where all people can live, work, visit and thrive.
THRIVE began with the objectives-
• To improve trust and safety for all,
• To expand cultural competency in Hastings, and
• To build bridges so everyone feels welcome here.
THRIVE worked to achieve those objectives through educational opportunities, community
conversations, and by supporting community activism. THRIVE was part of over 35 events,
trainings and conversations, and obtained funding through Power of 100 Hastings that has
been used to support community activism and organizations like BR4R, Hastings Reads,
and IDEA Hastings.
Members of the group recognize that THRIVE has served its purpose and others in the
community are now moving diversity, equity, inclusion, and access work forward. THRIVE
is providing its remaining support to deserving organizations including a gift to the Arts and
Culture Commission.
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Financial Impact:
positive
Committee Discussion:
Arts & Culture Commission
Attachments:
Resolution
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City of Hastings
Dakota County, Minnesota
Resolution # _______
A Resolution Expressing Appreciation and Accepting a Donation
to the City of Hastings Arts & Culture Commission
WHEREAS, THRIVE Hastings has presented a gift of $1500 to the Arts & Culture
Commission; and
WHEREAS, the City Council is appreciative of the donation and commends THRIVE Hastings
for its efforts to supporting a welcoming community and this civic donation to further that
mission;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Hastings, Minnesota:
1. That the donation is accepted and acknowledged with gratitude.
2. That the donations will be used by the Arts & Culture Commission in support of
diversity, equity, inclusion, and access.
Adopted this 17th day of June, 2024.
__________________________________
Mary Fasbender, Mayor
Attest:
__________________________________
Kelly Murtaugh, City Clerk
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