HomeMy WebLinkAboutVIII-02 Accept Donation from the Ruth Gale and George W. Doffing Charitable Fund in Support of the Music in the Park Series for 2023 City Council Memorandum
To: Mayor Fasbender & City Council Members
From: Paige Marschall Bigler, Recreation Programming Specialist
Date: May 16, 2022
Item: Accept Donation from the Ruth Gale and George W. Doffing Charitable Fund
Council Action Requested: Accept a $10,000 monetary donation from the Ruth and George Doffing
Charitable Fund in support of the Music in the Park series for 2023.
Background Information: Staff submitted a donation request to the Ruth and George Doffing Charitable
Fund to support the growth of the Music in the Park series. Based off consistent community feedback,
staff expanded the series, offering a total of twelve shows, June through September on Thursday
evenings; with the exception of Rivertown Days week. Staff recommends consideration and acceptance of
the monetary sponsorship.
Financial Impact: Staff will continue to include donations as a revenue item as part of the budget
process to offset programming costs. This donation is additive and should not replace the City’s separate
allocation of $10,000 for Rotary Pavilion programming. Any unused dollars will be used for future Music
in the Park events. Staff will also work to solicit $500 individual Music in the Park sponsorships from
local and metro area organizations in support of the series, with the intent to secure quality bands.
Advisory Commission Discussion:
None
Council Committee Discussion:
None
Attachments:
• Resolution
VIII-02
CITY OF HASTINGS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 05 - - 22
A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING ACCEPTANCE OF AND APPRECIATION OF A DONATION
TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, Ruth and George Doffing Charitable Fund has presented to the City Parks & Recreation
Department a donation of $10,000.00 and has designated that this donation be used for the Music in the
Park Series for 2023.
WHEREAS, The City Council is appreciative of the donation and commends the Ruth and
George Doffing Charitable Fund for its 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 2023 Music in the Park Series
Adopted this 16th day of May, 2022
ATTEST:
_____________________________ ______________________________
Kelly Murtaugh, City Clerk Mary D. Fasbender, Mayor
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