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CONSIDERATION OF THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF A CATERED MEAL FOR THE INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE NORMAN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION VALUED AT $400.
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BACKGROUND: Section 8-111 of the City Code states that all donations valued above $250 to be received by the City of Norman, whether in the form of monies or any other thing of value, shall be required to be accepted by the Council of the City of Norman prior to any use or disbursement of such monies or thing of value by or to any City operation or cause. First Christian Church has offered to donate a meal valued at $400 to be served to the Inclusive Community Subcommittee of the Norman Human Rights Commission’s meeting of December 16, 2019.
DISCUSSION: The City’s Inclusive Community Subcommittee of the Norman Human Rights Commission has held four regular meetings and three special meetings in furtherance of compiling a list of recommendations to be submitted to City Council on ways that the City can be more inclusive. The final meeting where the subcommittee is scheduled to vote on finalizing and approving this final report of recommendations is scheduled for December 16, 2019. First Christian Church has offered to donate a meal catered by Gaberino’s valued at $400 to be served during this meeting.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends acceptance of the donation.