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VOf <br />�TDN <br />the city that works I'qr ,you <br />Report Number <br />Agenda Section <br />Report Date <br />Council Meeting Date <br />REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION <br />ITEM DESCRIPTION: Acceptance of Donation — Bell Lumber and role <br />08-042 <br />V-2 <br />February 6, 2008 <br />February 12, 2008 <br />DEPARTMENT HEAD'S APPROVAL: Robert J. Jacobson, Director of Public <br />CITY MANAGER'S APPROVAL: <br />No comments to supplement this report Comments attached <br />Recommendation: <br />Accept the donation from Bell Lumber and Pole Company in the amount of $50,000 for the <br />purpose of use in the Santa Cop program for the City of New Brighton. <br />Legislative History: <br />N/A <br />Financial Impact: <br />. Donation of $50,000 to continue the Santa Cop program. <br />Explanation: <br />On January 3, 2008, Mr. Tom Bell, owner of Bell Lumber and Pole of New Brighton, donated a <br />check in the amount of $50,000 to the City of New Brighton for the Santa Cop program. The <br />New Brighton Santa Cop program began in 1995, and, has served approximately 500 families <br />and 2000 children from the New .Brighton area during those 12 years of existence. And, this <br />program has enabled our members of public safety to serve those in the community who are in <br />need during the holiday season. Mr. Tom Bell and Bell Lumber and Pole have indicated that <br />they wish to support the continuation of this program which has costs in excess of $10,000 <br />annually. Mr. Bell has indicated that he felt "pleased and humbled" to be able to make this <br />donation and added that "We believe this organization provides for the fundamental needs of <br />parents and children, and it's with great pleasure that we support your organization". <br />Robert .. acobson <br />Director of Public Safety <br />I.\CO)UNCIL\REPORTS\2008\Public Safety\Bell Lumber and Pole Uonatloo.dnc <br />