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CONSIDERATION OF THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF $500 FROM THE J.M. WILLIAMS REVOCABLE TRUST TO BE USED BY THE POLICE DEPARTMENT.
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BACKGROUND: Ms. Williams, via the J.M. Williams Revocable Trust, mailed in two checks on 10/15/2020 for $250 each ($500 in total) made payable to the Norman Police Department. In accordance with City Code, Section 8-111, any donation in excess of $250 must be accepted by the City Council. This item is being brought forward for that purpose.
DISCUSSION: This is a private, unsolicited donation from Ms. Williams to be used at the discretion of the Police Department. It was provided by mail with no stipulations or requests for a specific purpose.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that both $250 donations ($500 in total) be accepted and deposited into the Police Donations account (109-363372) to be appropriated for use at a later date within fiscal year 2021.