HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 119-19 - Mayor Community Event Fund
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Mayor of the City of Rochester is regularly asked to attend business meetings, fundraisers,
and other events for non-profits, service clubs and other community organizations; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that there is a public benefit by having the Mayor or a representative of
the Mayor attend such events; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the City should not be contributing funds to support community
organizations based on rulings from the Attorney General and State Auditor. However, the City Council
does find that the Mayor or designee should cover the cost of any meal associated with the event.
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the Mayor should have a budget in place to cover the cost of the
meal at such events; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the private donation offered to cover these costs is very much
appreciated but respectfully declines the donation. This is a policy decision and the Council wants to stress
they appreciate the gesture and have the upmost respect toward the donor. The Council finds this is a cost
that should be budgeted.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Rochester, Minnesota, that
the Council authorizes up to $2,400 be used from the 2019 budget appropriated by former mayor Brede or
if necessary, the contingency fund, for the Mayor or designee to pay for meals while attending events of
community organizations. The City Council further directs staff to budget for these expenses in the future.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA, THIS __________ DAY OF _______________, 2019.
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PRESIDENT OF SAID COMMON COUNCIL
ATTEST: __________________________
CITY CLERK
APPROVED THIS _____ DAY OF ______________________, 2019.
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MAYOR OF SAID CITY
(Seal of the City of
Rochester, Minnesota)